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Bill 302 explained in plain English

Making the Patient Ombudsman an Officer of the Assembly Act, 2021

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At a glance

Jurisdiction
Ontario Legislature
Legislature / Parliament
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Session
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Bill number
Bill 302
Full title
Making the Patient Ombudsman an Officer of the Assembly Act, 2021
Current status
Did not become law (session ended)
Latest event
Carried
Last updated
Jun 2, 2021
Sponsor
John Fraser

Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.

Chamber
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Current Stage
Carried
Latest Activity
Jun 2, 2021
Sponsor
John Fraser
Plain-language explanation
In plain English (our explanation)

Our plain-language take, written for civic education.

Source: By PoliticalData.ca

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Short Version

This bill makes the Patient Ombudsman an officer of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, changing how they are appointed, have their salary determined, and can be removed from office.

What It Means

Bill 302, titled the Making the Patient Ombudsman an Officer of the Assembly Act, 2021, amends the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010. The main change is that the patient ombudsman will become an officer of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, rather than being appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. This means the Assembly will appoint the ombudsman, and has the power to revoke their appointment with a two-thirds majority vote for cause. The Board of Internal Economy will set the ombudsman's salary and benefits. The ombudsman will report to the Speaker of the Assembly, who will then present the report to the Assembly. The current patient ombudsman will continue in their role under the new rules until their appointment is revoked or their term expires. The Act comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent.

What This Bill Does
  • Changes the Patient Ombudsman from an appointee of the Lieutenant Governor in Council to an officer of the Legislative Assembly.
  • Gives the Legislative Assembly the power to appoint the Patient Ombudsman.
  • Allows the Legislative Assembly to revoke the Patient Ombudsman's appointment for cause with a two-thirds majority vote.
  • Transfers the responsibility for fixing the Patient Ombudsman's salary and benefits from the Lieutenant Governor in Council to the Board of Internal Economy.
  • Requires the Patient Ombudsman to report to the Speaker of the Assembly, who will then table the report in the Assembly.
  • Specifies that the current Patient Ombudsman continues in office under the new rules.
Who Is Affected
  • The Patient Ombudsman
  • The Legislative Assembly of Ontario
  • The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
  • The Board of Internal Economy
  • Patients and healthcare providers whose concerns are addressed by the Patient Ombudsman
Rights, Duties, Or Obligations
  • The Legislative Assembly has the right to appoint the Patient Ombudsman.
  • The Legislative Assembly has the right to revoke the Patient Ombudsman's appointment for cause.
  • The Board of Internal Economy has the duty to fix the Patient Ombudsman's salary and benefits.
  • The Patient Ombudsman has the duty to report to the Speaker of the Assembly at least annually.
  • The Speaker of the Assembly has the duty to table the Patient Ombudsman's report in the Assembly.
Important Dates
  • This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Financial Or Tax Impacts
  • The Board of Internal Economy will fix the salary or other remuneration and benefits for the Patient Ombudsman.
Enforcement Or Penalties
  • The appointment of the Patient Ombudsman may be revoked for cause by the Legislative Assembly with a vote of at least two-thirds of its members.
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The bill does not specify what constitutes 'cause' for revoking the Patient Ombudsman's appointment.
  • The bill does not specify the exact process or criteria the Assembly will use for appointing the Patient Ombudsman.
  • The bill does not detail the specific activities and recommendations the Patient Ombudsman must include in their reports beyond reporting on their activities and recommendations.
  • The bill does not specify the exact composition or procedures of the Board of Internal Economy in fixing the Patient Ombudsman's salary and benefits.
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Excellent Care for All Act, 2010
amends

This bill amends provisions related to the appointment, salary, and reporting duties of the Patient Ombudsman.

Source: Section 1 and Section 2

Generated using AI from official bill text. Not legal advice. It is written by PoliticalData.ca for civic education, automatically checked and spot-reviewed before publishing.

Official text

Process Snapshot

Step 1
First reading
Jun 2, 2021
Step 2
Second reading
Not reached yet
Step 3
Committee review
Not reached yet
Step 4
Third reading
Not reached yet
Step 5
Royal assent
Not reached yet

Vote Summary

No published recorded division

This bill is still active. We only show vote counts after the legislature publishes a recorded division.

Sponsor
John Fraser
Ontario Liberal Party | Ottawa South
Jurisdiction
Ontario Legislature

No published representative vote breakdown

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Official sources

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