Bill 24 explained in plain English
Ministry of Community and Social Services Amendment Act (Social Assistance Research Commission), 2018
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This Bill aims to establish a Social Assistance Research Commission to advise the Minister on social assistance rates and policy in Ontario.
This Bill, titled the Ministry of Community and Social Services Amendment Act (Social Assistance Research Commission), 2018, proposes to establish a Social Assistance Research Commission. This Commission will be an advisory group tasked with researching and recommending social assistance rates and related policies. The Bill outlines the composition of the Commission, its mandate, and reporting requirements.
- Establishes the Social Assistance Research Commission.
- Defines 'provincial social assistance' to include basic financial assistance under the Ontario Works Act, 1997, and income support under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997.
- Specifies the composition and expertise required for the Commission's members.
- Outlines the mandate of the Commission, including defining regions, recommending social assistance rates, and advising on policy related to social assistance.
- Requires the Commission to submit annual and additional reports to the Minister.
- Requires the Minister to make these reports and a written response available to the public.
- Amends the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act to include provisions for governing the Commission.
- Individuals receiving or who have received basic financial assistance under the Ontario Works Act, 1997.
- Individuals receiving or who have received income support under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997.
- Individuals with disabilities and those who advocate for them.
- Aboriginal individuals in Ontario.
- Members of racialized communities, immigrants, and refugees.
- Injured workers.
- The Minister of Community and Social Services.
- The Lieutenant Governor in Council.
- The Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
- The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall establish the Social Assistance Research Commission.
- The Commission shall be composed of nine individuals appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
- Appointed individuals must have specific expertise related to poverty, cost of living, and economic challenges faced by vulnerable groups.
- The Commission shall define regions based on economic geography and cost of living.
- The Commission shall annually recommend social assistance rates for each region.
- The Commission shall recommend policy on issues such as precarious employment, child support, and the interaction with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997.
- The Commission shall report its recommendations and findings to the Minister annually.
- The Minister shall make the Commission's reports public within 30 days of receiving them.
- The Minister shall prepare and make public a written response to the recommendations within 60 days of receiving the annual report.
- The Act comes into force six months after the day it receives Royal Assent.
- The Bill states the Commission may recommend remuneration for its members.
- The Commission's recommendations on social assistance rates could have financial implications for recipients and the provincial budget, but specific financial impacts are not detailed in the provided text.
- The Bill does not specify any enforcement mechanisms or penalties.
- The specific details regarding the 'regulations' mentioned in relation to the Commission's appointment, rules, and operation are not provided in the Bill text.
- The exact composition and responsibilities of the Commission beyond the outlined categories are subject to Lieutenant Governor in Council appointments and potential regulations.
- The Bill does not detail the budget or funding for the Commission.
Adds a definition for 'provincial social assistance' and inserts a new section to establish and govern the Social Assistance Research Commission.
Source: Section 1 and Section 2
Is referenced for defining 'provincial social assistance' and in relation to the eligibility of certain members for the Commission and the basis for its recommendations.
Source: Section 1 and Section 2(4) and 2(7)
Is referenced for defining 'provincial social assistance' and in relation to the eligibility of certain members for the Commission.
Source: Section 1 and Section 2(4)
Adds a clause to Section 17 to allow for regulations governing the Social Assistance Research Commission, including details about its members and operations.
Source: Section 3
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