Order in Council 356/2018

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 an interest in obtaining assistance in the implementation of the terms of an order entered as a consent order with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and dated January 16, 2018 (the “Order”);

And whereas the Government of Ontario wishes to establish a position and appoint an individual for the purpose of obtaining independent expert advice on human rights and corrections

Therefore pursuant to the prerogative of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario to appoint advisors to serve Her Majesty’s Government of Ontario in the discharge of its executive obligations and responsibilities:

1. Independent Expert on Human Rights and Corrections Established
   The position of Independent Expert on human rights and corrections (“Independent Expert”), as set out in section 10 of Schedule “A” Public Interest Remedies Relating to Human Rights and Segregation to the Order, is hereby established, and accountable to the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services (the “Minister”).
2. Terms of Reference
   The Independent Expert shall provide assistance to the Minister in implementing the terms of the Order. The Minister shall determine the terms of reference of the Independent Expert and may amend them from time to time.
3. Term of Appointment
   The Independent Expert shall be appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for an initial period not exceeding one year from the date of the appointment, and which appointment may be renewed for a further period of up to one year.
4. Remuneration and Expenses
   The Independent Expert shall be paid such remuneration and shall be reimbursed for such expenses as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine.