Ministry of Energy Act, 2011

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• 1Definitions

  1 In this Act, “Deputy Minister” means the Deputy Minister of Energy; (“sous-ministre”) “Minister” means the Minister of Energy or such other member of the Executive Council as may be assigned the administration of this Act under the Executive Council Act; (“ministre”) “Ministry” means the Ministry of Energy; (“ministère”) “renewable energy source” has the same meaning as in the Electricity Act, 1998. (“source d’énergie renouvelable”) 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 1.

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• 2Ministry continued

  2 The Ministry of the public service known in English as the Ministry of Energy and in French as ministère de l’Énergie is continued. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 2.

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• 3Minister to have charge

  3 The Minister shall preside over and have charge of the Ministry. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 3.

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• 4Deputy Minister

  4 The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint a Deputy Minister of Energy who shall be the deputy head of the Ministry. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 4.

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• 5Employees

  5 Such employees as are required from time to time for the proper conduct of the business of the Ministry may be appointed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 5.

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• 6Protection from personal liability

  6 (1) No action or other civil proceeding shall be instituted against the Deputy Minister, any public servant who works in the Ministry, anyone acting under authority delegated by the Minister under section 11, or a member of a committee established under section 12 for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of his or her duty or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of his or her duty. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 6 (1). Liability of Crown (2) Subsection (1) does not, by reason of subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, relieve the Crown of liability in respect of a tort committed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) to which it would otherwise be subject and the Crown is liable under that Act for any such tort in a like manner as if subsection (1) had not been enacted. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 6 (2); 201…

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• 7Responsibilities of the Minister

  7 (1) The Minister or, subject to the direction and control of the Minister, the Deputy Minister, shall, (a) review energy matters on a continuing basis with regard to short term, medium term and long term goals in relation to the energy needs of the Province of Ontario; (b) advise and assist the Government of Ontario in its dealings with other governments regarding energy matters; (c) make recommendations for the effective co-ordination of all energy matters within the Government of Ontario with a view to ensuring the consistent application of policy in every area of concern regarding energy and, despite the generality of the foregoing, regarding adequacy and reliability of supplies, reasonableness of prices, effective delivery of energy, and the development of energy resources indigenous to Ontario; (d) make recommendations regarding priorities for and the development of research into …

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• 8Money required by Ministry

  8 The expenditures of the Ministry shall be paid out of money appropriated therefor by the Legislature. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 8.

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• 9Seal

  9 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may authorize a seal for the Ministry. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 9 (1). Same (2) The seal may be reproduced by engraving, lithographing, printing or other method of mechanical reproduction. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 9 (2). Same (3) When reproduced in accordance with subsection (2), the seal has the same effect as if it is manually affixed. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 9 (3).

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• 10Accounting statement related to financial assistance

  10 The Minister may require a person or an organization that has received financial assistance under this Act to submit to the Minister a statement prepared by an individual licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004 that sets out the details of the disposition of the financial assistance by the person or organization. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 10.

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• 11Delegation

  11 (1) Where, under this or any other Act, responsibility or authority is granted to or vested in the Minister, the Minister may in writing delegate that responsibility or authority to the Deputy Minister or to any public servant who works in the Ministry, subject to the terms and conditions that the Minister sets out in the delegation. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 11 (1). Access to delegations (2) Where the Minister considers it appropriate to do so, the Minister shall take steps that the Minister considers appropriate to ensure that the delegation is readily available to the public. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 11 (2). General or specific (3) A delegation made under this section may be general or specific. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 11 (3).

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• 12Advisory committees

  12 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Minister may, (a) establish advisory committees to advise the Minister on the exercise of his or her authority and the performance of his or her duties, functions and responsibilities; (b) appoint the members of the committees, and designate one member as chair and one or more members as vice-chair; and (c) determine the terms of reference of the committees. 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 12 (1). Remuneration and expenses (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine the remuneration and expenses of persons appointed under clause (1) (b). 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 12 (2).

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• 13Regulations

  13 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing agencies for the purposes of subclause 7 (1) (e) (iii). 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 13.

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  14 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 14.

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  15 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). 2011, c. 9, Sched. 25, s. 15. ______________