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,

Keith Palmer

be appointed Deputy Minister of Sport, effective January 1, 2026, to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a period not exceeding two years from the effective date of this appointment.

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: December 17, 2025