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 subsections 2(2), 5(1) and 8(1) of the Executive Council Act, and despite any provision of a statute or Order in Council, responsibility for the administration of the Mining Act, except in respect of Part IV and section 92, is hereby assigned and transferred from the former Minister of Mines to the Minister of Energy and Mines, and the Minister of Energy and Mines shall exercise the powers and perform the duties, functions and responsibilities under the Mining Act, except in respect of Part IV and section 92.

Further, Order in Council O.C. 1202/2022 dated August 29, 2022 is hereby revised and shall be interpreted accordingly.

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: March 27, 2025