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Order in Council 1665/2025

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 the Minister of Energy and Mines ("Minister”) is committed to ensuring that Ontario has a reliable and affordable electricity system, while continuing to find further cost efficiencies in the electricity sector;

And

whereas it is desirable that the Independent Electricity System Operator (" IESO ") assist the Government to ensure that Ontario continues to have a reliable and affordable electricity system;

And

whereas the Minister may, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, issue directives under subsection 25.32(5) of the Electricity Act, 1998 that require IESO to undertake any initiative or activity that relates to, amongst other matters, electricity supply or capacity;

Now therefore the Directive attached hereto is approved.

Minister's Directive

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Approved and Ordered:

December 11, 2025

Updated: May 07, 2026

Published: May 07, 2026