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 Chief Electoral Officer has recommended the appointment of a returning officer,

Therefore, pursuant to subsection 7 (1) of the Election Act, David Allston of Ottawa be appointed Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Ottawa Centre, effective the date of this Order.

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: January 19, 2017