Legal Framework

The Inquiry is Established:
Order in Council
LTCH_OIC.pdf (bilingual version)
 
The Inquiry is Governed by:
Public Inquiries Act, 2009, S.O. 2009, c. 33,
PIA, 2009.pdf
 
Relevant Legislation:
Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, c. 8
LTCH Act, 2007.pdf
 
General, O. Reg 79/10
 
Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994, S.O. 1994, c. 26
Home Care and Community Services Act 1994 S.O. 1994 c. 26.pdf
 
Provision of Community Services, O. Reg 386/99
Reg. 386-99 Provision of Community Services.pdf
 
Conveyance of Assets, O. Reg 197/95
Reg. 179-95 Conveyance of Assets.pdf
 
Pending Legislation:
On September 27, 2017, provincial Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Dr. Eric Hoskins introduced Bill 160 “Strengthening Quality and Accountability or Patients Act.” If passed, Bill 160 would amend The Long-Term Care Homes Act 2007, to, among other things, establish administrative penalties and enhance the powers of the Director.
 
Bill 160, An Act to amend, repeal and enact various Acts in the interest of strengthening quality and accountability for patients, 2d Sess., 41st Leg., Ontario, 2017 (1st reading 27 September 2017).
Bill 160 An act to amend repeal and enact various acts in the interest of strengthening quality and accountability for patients.pdf