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 a special advisor is required to support the delivery of the commitments in Ontario’s agreement with 1000511515 Ontario Inc., a Canadian subsidiary of PowerCo SE (the “PowerCo Sub”), to establish an electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario;

Therefore, pursuant to the prerogative of His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario to provide for the appointment of advisors to serve His Majesty’s Government of Ontario in the discharge of its executive obligations and responsibilities,

Special Advisor

The position of Special Advisor, PowerCo Sub Investment (the “Special Advisor”), accountable to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (the “Minister”), is hereby established for a period not exceeding three years, effective the later of June 22, 2023 and the date this Order in Council is made.

Terms of Reference

The Minister shall determine the terms of reference for the Special Advisor and may amend them from time to time.

Appointment

The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint the Special Advisor, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a period not exceeding three years, effective the later of June 22, 2023 and the date this Order in Council is made.

Remuneration and Expenses

The Special Advisor shall be paid such remuneration and shall be reimbursed for such expenses as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine.

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Approved and Ordered: June 22, 2023