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 section 3 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act,

Gregory Meredith

be appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, for a period not exceeding three years, effective January 9, 2017;

And that Order in Council O.C. 1801/2016, dated November 23, 2016, be revoked on the effective date of this appointment.

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: December 07, 2016