On June 7, 2011, the Ontario government filed a regulation under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010, expressly designating (1) district social services administration boards established under the District Social Services Administration Boards Act, and (2) “First Nations” as defined in the Indian Act as excluded “Publicly Funded Organizations” for the purposes of the…
Tag: Bill 122 – BPS Accountability
BPS Accountability “Perquisites” Provisions To Come Into Force
August 2, 2011 has been named as the date sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 will come into force. These amendments are contained in Schedule 4 of the Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011. Section 11.1 pertains to the issuance of perquisite directives by the Management Board…
Ontario’s Accountability Bill Comes Into Force
Subject to the following exceptions, Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010, was proclaimed in force on January 1, 2011: the amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), which come into force on January 1, 2012; and sections 5 to 16, dealing with the reporting of consultants and…
Ontario’s Accountability Bill Receives Royal Assent
On December 8, 2010, Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010, received Royal Assent. As previously reported, the Bill passed at Third Reading on December 2, 2010 after being amended by the Standing Committee on Social Policy under an accelerated schedule for consideration and debate.
Ontario Passes Accountability Bill
On December 2, 2010, the Ontario government passed Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010. As previously reported, the Bill was amended by the Standing Committee on Social Policy and ordered for Third Reading on November 30, 2010 under an accelerated schedule for consideration and debate.
Accountability Bill Ordered for Third Reading Under Accelerated Schedule
In accordance with the terms of a special time allocation motion that was passed on November 4, 2010, Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010, was reported to the House as amended by the Standing Committee on Social Policy and ordered for Third Reading on November 30, 2010. The Committee amendments include: an…
Accountability Bill Referred to Committee Under Accelerated Schedule for Consideration and Debate
On November 4, 2010, the Ontario government passed a special time allocation motion setting out an accelerated timetable for the full consideration and debate of Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010, by December 1, 2010.
Ontario Introduces Accountability Legislation for Broader Public Sector
On October 20, 2010, the Ontario government introduced Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010. The proposed legislation is intended to impose new rules and higher accountability standards for the broader public sector around the use of external lobbyists, consultants and expenses. The proposed legislation would apply to hospitals and Local Health Integration…