Order in Council 1511/2026
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:
Pursuant to the prerogative of His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario to appoint persons to serve His Majesty's Government of Ontario in the discharge of its executive obligations and responsibilities,
Shawn Lawson
be appointed Deputy Minister of the Treasury Board Secretariat, effective November 16, 2026, to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a period not exceeding three years from the effective date of this appointment;
Further that pursuant to subsection 2 (6) of the Management Board of Cabinet Act,
Shawn Lawson
be appointed Secretary of the Management Board of Cabinet, effective November 16, 2026 effective November 16, 2026, to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a term concurrent with his appointment as Deputy Minister of the Treasury Board Secretariat;
Further that pursuant to subsection 1.0.4 (2) of the Financial Administration Act,
Shawn Lawson
be appointed Secretary of the Treasury Board, effective November 16, 2026, to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a term concurrent with his appointment as Deputy Minister of the Treasury Board Secretariat;
And further that Order in Council O.C. 310/2024, dated February 22, 2024, be revoked effective November 16, 2026.
Approved and Ordered: October 28, 2026