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Order in Council 439/2025

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:

Whereas pursuant to subsection 2(1) of the Executive Council Act, a member of the Executive

Council has been appointed under the Great Seal to hold office as the Minister of Energy and Mines;

Therefore, pursuant to subsections 2(2), 5(1) and 8(1) of the Executive Council Act:

Minister to preside over Ministry

The Minister of Energy and Mines (the “Minister”) shall preside over a ministry known as the Ministry of Energy and Mines (the “Ministry”).

Minister

The Minister shall exercise the powers and perform the duties, functions and responsibilities

that are assigned by law to the Minister or that may otherwise be assigned to or undertaken by the Minister in respect of energy, mines and any other matters related to the Minister's portfolio.

Ministry

The Ministry shall carry out the functions, responsibilities and programs that are assigned by law to the Ministry or that may otherwise be assigned to or undertaken by the Ministry in respect of energy, mines and any other matters related to the Minister's portfolio.

Administration of Statutes

Despite any provision of a statute or Order in Council, the administration of the statutes set out in Appendix A to this Order in Council is assigned to the Minister.

The Minister shall exercise the powers and perform the duties, functions and responsibilities, and the Ministry shall carry out the functions, responsibilities and programs, that are set out in Appendix B to this Order in Council.

Revocation of Orders in Council

Order in Council O.C. 1202/2022 dated August 29, 2022 is hereby revoked.

Order in Council O.C. 1169/2024 dated August 29, 2024 is hereby revoked.

Order in Council O.C. 365/2025 dated March 27, 2025 is hereby revoked.

Appendix A & B

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered:

April 17, 2025

Updated: July 11, 2025

Published: May 05, 2025