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:

Pursuant to subsections 2(2), 5(1) and 8(1) of the Executive Council Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.25, and despite any provision of a statute or Order in Council, the responsibility for the administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.31, in respect of section 6, is hereby assigned and transferred from the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to the Attorney General, effective April 1, 2018;

Further, Order in Council O.C. 1175/2014 dated September 17, 2014 and published in the Ontario Gazette on September 27, 2014, is hereby amended and shall be interpreted accordingly, effective April 1, 2018.

Further, Order in Council O.C. 1705/2003 dated November 24, 2003 and published in the Ontario Gazette on January 10, 2004, is hereby amended and shall be interpreted accordingly, effective April 1, 2018.

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: February 21, 2018