Order in Council 197/2023

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 Lieutenant Governor in Council considers it necessary to establish a short-term advisory body to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Colleges and Universities on matters related to financial sustainability in the publicly-assisted post-secondary education sector;

Therefore, pursuant to section 4 of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act:

1. The Blue Ribbon Panel on Financial Sustainability in the Post-Secondary Education Sector (“Blue Ribbon Panel”) is established as a short-term advisory body for a period not extending beyond February 29, 2024, effective February 28, 2023.
2. The Blue Ribbon Panel shall consist of up to ten members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to serve at pleasure for a period not extending beyond February 29, 2024.
3. The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall designate one member as the Chair of the Blue Ribbon Panel.
4. The Blue Ribbon Panel shall be accountable to the Minister of Colleges and Universities and shall perform the duties and carry out the activities set out in the Terms of Reference established by the Minister.
5. The members of the Blue Ribbon Panel shall be paid such remuneration as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine.