Order in Council 1268/2017

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas the Government of Ontario has established a Basic Income Pilot which will test whether a basic income can better support vulnerable workers and improve health, housing and education outcomes for people on low incomes.

Whereas the Government of Ontario wishes to receive advice on how to best evaluate the outcomes of Basic Income Pilot and such other assistance as may be required by the Minister of Community and Social Services and the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy (the “Ministers”) that relates to the Basic Income Pilot;

Therefore, pursuant to the prerogative of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario to provide for the appointment of advisors to serve Her Majesty’s Government of Ontario in the discharge of its executive obligations and responsibilities,

1. The position of Research and Evaluation Chair of the Basic Income Pilot Research and Evaluation Advisory Committee (“Special Advisor”), accountable to the Ministers, is hereby established for a term of up to three years, effective the date of this Order.
2. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint the Special Advisor, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
3. The Ministers shall determine the terms of reference for the Special Advisor and may amend them from time to time.
4. The terms of reference shall include, but shall not be limited to, advising the Ministers on issues relating to the evaluation of the Basic Income Pilot.
5. The Special Advisor shall be not be paid any remuneration for services as the Special Advisor other than reimbursement of expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of Special Advisor in accordance with the Management Board of Cabinet’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.