Order in Council 1375/2019

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 Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario to appoint advisors to serve Her Majesty’s Government of Ontario and to provide for their accountability to Ministers:

1. Order in Council O.C. 1114/2018 is hereby amended by deleting paragraph 3 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
   3. Ontario’s Representative in Washington, D.C., shall, subject to any limitations set out in or established under any agreement entered into between Ontario and Canada in respect of diplomatic and consular relations in the United States of America, perform such duties and carry out such activities as are determined by the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, who may vary or amend those duties and activities from time to time, such duties to include:
      • Fostering a strategic approach to Ontario’s interests and activities in the United States of America.
      • Representing the interests of the Province of Ontario in Washington, D.C., including advocating for Ontario’s interests with senior United States of America government officials and decision-makers.
      • Gathering intelligence on matters that have a potential to impact Ontario.
      • Identifying and facilitating high-level advocacy opportunities for Ontario ministries and government officials.
      • Advising the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade on the delivery of the government’s strategic priorities, including Ontario’s relationship with the United States of America.
2. The following Orders in Council are hereby revoked, effective the date of this Order:
   • Order in Council 1117/2018, dated October 22, 2018
   • Order in Council 1118/2018, dated October 22, 2018