Poverty Reduction Act, 2009

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• 1Purpose

  1 The purpose of this Act is to establish mechanisms to support a sustained long-term reduction of poverty in Ontario. 2009, c. 10, s. 1.

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• 1.1Definition

  1.1 In this Act, “Minister” means the minister to whom the administration of this Act is assigned under the Executive Council Act. 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 1 - 04/06/2015

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• 2Poverty reduction strategy

  2 (1) The Government of Ontario shall maintain the poverty reduction strategy set out in Breaking the Cycle — Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy published on December 4, 2008, or another poverty reduction strategy, (a) that reflects Ontario’s aspiration to be a leading jurisdiction in reducing poverty; and (b) that is guided by the vision of a province where every person has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential and contribute to and participate in a prosperous and healthy Ontario. 2009, c. 10, s. 2 (1). Principles (2) Every new or modified poverty reduction strategy is to be based on the following principles: Importance of all Ontarians 1. That there is untapped potential in Ontario’s population that needs to be drawn upon by building and establishing supports for, and eliminating barriers to, full participation by all people in Ontario’s economy and society and, in par…

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• 3Poverty reduction target

  3 At least every five years, either as part of the development of a new poverty reduction strategy under section 6 or otherwise, the Government of Ontario shall establish a specific target for poverty reduction. 2009, c. 10, s. 3.

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• 4Annual report

  4 (1) The Minister shall, commencing at the end of 2009, prepare an annual report on the Government’s poverty reduction strategy, including the Government’s activities to support the strategy and available information relating to the indicators set out in the strategy. 2009, c. 10, s. 4 (1). Report to be tabled (2) The Minister shall, not later than March 31 of the following year, (a) lay the annual report before the Assembly, if the Assembly is in session; or (b) deposit the annual report with the Clerk of the Assembly, if the Assembly is not in session. 2009, c. 10, s. 4 (2).

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• 5Regular consultation

  5 (1) The Minister shall regularly consult at such times as the Minister considers appropriate with such key stakeholders, other levels of government, members of the private, public and non-profit sectors and individuals, including those living in poverty, as the Minister considers advisable with respect to the poverty reduction strategy. 2009, c. 10, s. 5 (1). Groups to be consulted (2) The individuals and groups to be consulted by the Minister must include representatives of people at heightened risk of poverty, including immigrants, women, single mothers, people with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and racialized groups. 2009, c. 10, s. 5 (2).

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• 6Development of new poverty reduction strategy

  6 (1) At least every five years, the Government of Ontario shall assess the poverty reduction strategy then in effect. 2009, c. 10, s. 6 (1). Consultation (2) As part of an assessment under this section, the Minister, (a) shall inform the public of the proposed assessment of the strategy and solicit the views of the public with respect to the strategy; and (b) shall arrange for consultations to be carried out by such means as the Minister believes will facilitate participation by key stakeholders, other levels of government, members of the private, public and non-profit sectors and individuals, including individuals living in poverty. 2009, c. 10, s. 6 (2). Groups to be consulted (3) The individuals and groups to be consulted by the Minister must include representatives of people at heightened risk of poverty, including but not limited to immigrants, women, single mothers, people with di…

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• 7Publication

  7 The Minister shall publish on a Government of Ontario website, (a) each specific poverty reduction target established by the Government; (b) each annual report required under section 4; and (c) each poverty reduction strategy issued by the Government. 2009, c. 10, s. 7.

• 8Grants

  8 (1) For the purposes of the poverty reduction strategy and for other poverty reduction measures, the Minister may make grants to, (a) public bodies within the meaning of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006; (b) First Nations and Aboriginal organizations; (c) entities in the broader public sector such as municipalities and their local boards, universities, colleges of applied arts and technology, school boards, hospitals, children’s aid societies and district social services boards; (d) registered charities and not-for-profit corporations; and (e) such other entities as may be prescribed by regulation. 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 2; 2016, c. 30, s. 44. Regulations (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may prescribe entities for the purposes of this section. 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 2 - 04/06/2015 2016, c. …

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• 8.1Agreement for administration of grants

  8.1 The Minister may enter into agreements providing for the administration of grants made under section 8 and for the provision of related services. 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 20, Sched. 36, s. 2 - 04/06/2015

• 9

  9 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). 2009, c. 10, s. 9. ______________