Order in Council 1837/2016

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 established an Independent Review led by the Honourable Frank Iacobucci to examine the representation of First Nations persons living on reserve on the Ontario jury roll;

and whereas the report of the Independent Review entitled First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries was released on February 26, 2013 (“the Report”);

and whereas the Government of Ontario established the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Group (the “Advisory Group”) to provide advice to the Attorney General and other members of the Executive Council as appropriate on ways to improve the manner in which the Ontario justice system impacts Indigenous peoples, and to provide such other assistance as may be required by the Attorney General;

and whereas the Government of Ontario wishes to extend the term of the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Group;

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

Name of Advisory Group

1. The Aboriginal Justice Advisory Group, accountable to the Attorney General, is hereby renamed the “Indigenous Justice Advisory Group.”

Advisory Group Term Extended

2. The Advisory Group’s term will be extended beyond its initial period of three years for an additional 12 month period from December 4, 2016 until December 3, 2017.

Mandate

3. As requested by the Attorney General, the Advisory Group will serve as a forum for the Attorney General to collaborate with Indigenous leaders and communities, and others with knowledge and experience of justice issues that affect Indigenous people. The object is to consider ways to improve the manner in which the Ontario justice system impacts Indigenous peoples, and to provide appropriate advice to the Attorney General.

Terms of Reference

4. The Attorney General has, with the advice of the Advisory Group, determined the terms of reference for the Advisory Group (Appendix I), and may amend them from time to time. The terms of reference include confidentiality provisions consistent with the Public Service of Ontario Act.

Appointments to the Advisory Group

5. The Advisory Group shall consist of up to thirteen members appointed by the Attorney General. The Attorney General may designate one or more members to serve as Chair or Co-Chairs of the Advisory Group.
6. The members of the Advisory Group shall serve at the Attorney General’s pleasure for an additional 12 month period from December 4, 2016 until December 3, 2017.

Remuneration

7. Members of the Advisory Group shall be paid such remuneration as the Lieutenant Governor in Council determines.

Administrative Arrangements

8. The Ministry of the Attorney General shall provide the Advisory Group with any necessary financial, staffing or administrative support in accordance with the terms of reference.

Material Produced

7. All material produced for or by the Advisory Group, including documents, reports, advice, recommendations and research studies, shall become the property of the Ministry.

Communications

10. Any press releases, statements or other communications by the Advisory Group or by Advisory Group members in their official capacities as members of the Advisory Group shall be made through the Ministry with the prior approval of the Attorney General.

Appendix 1 - Terms of Reference, Aboriginal Justice Advisory Group