Order in Council 713/2021

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 special advisor position to provide advice to the Minister of Colleges and Universities and the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade on matters relating to the establishment of a Centralized Resource Entity on Intellectual Property;

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

1. The position of Special Advisor on the Establishment of a Centralized Resource Entity on Intellectual Property (the “Special Advisor”) is established, effective June 15, 2021.
2. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint the Special Advisor to serve at pleasure for a period not extending beyond April 1, 2022.
3. The Special Advisor 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, as amended from time to time.
4. The Special Advisor shall be paid such remuneration as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine.