7 (1) The Minister or, subject to the direction and control of the Minister, the Deputy Minister, shall, (a)  review matters relating to infrastructure and to Government property on a continuing basis with regard to Ontario’s short-term and long-term goals and needs in respect of infrastructure and Government property; (b)  advise and assist the Government in its dealings with other governments regarding infrastructure matters and growth management; (c)  make recommendations, establish policies and undertake programs for the purposes of growth plans and growth management in support of strong communities; (d)  make recommendations for the effective co-ordination and development, within Government, of infrastructure and Government property; (e)  make recommendations regarding priorities for infrastructure and Government property; (f)  establish policies relating to infrastructure and Government property; (g)  engage in the planning and development of infrastructure and Government property; (h)  advise the Government on and be responsible for corridor land within the meaning of Part IX.1 of the Electricity Act, 1998; and (i)  engage in such activities, projects and programs as the Minister considers appropriate in the exercise of his or her authority and the performance of his or her duties, functions and responsibilities.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 27, s. 7 (1); 2015, c. 38, Sched. 7, s. 51 (7). Same, Government property (2) The Minister is responsible for, (a)  acquiring land, buildings and structures or interests in land, buildings and structures; (a.1)  disposing of or leasing Government property; (b)  designing, constructing, renovating, servicing, maintaining, repairing, furnishing, equipping, managing and administering Government property; and (c)  deciding which Government properties or parts of Government properties should be open to the public, and managing and administering those properties or parts, including, (i)  regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic, (ii)  reserving for a limited use all or part of any building or structure that is Government property, and (iii)  fixing and collecting fees for parking in any area set aside for parking in, on or under Government property.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 27, s. 7 (2); 2015, c. 38, Sched. 7, s. 51 (8-10). Administration of Acts (3) The Minister is responsible for the administration of this Act and any Acts that are assigned to the Minister by the Legislature or by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 27, s. 7 (3). Authority of Minister (4) The Minister or, subject to the direction and control of the Minister, the Deputy Minister may, in respect of any matter for which the Minister has responsibility under this or any other Act, (a)  undertake research; (b)  establish policies; (c)  do any one or more of promoting, commissioning or participating in research, experiments, feasibility studies, pilot or demonstration projects, testing activities and evaluations; (d)  develop, co-ordinate and implement plans and programs; (e)  promote and engage in public education and the dissemination of information; (f)  facilitate the resolution of disputes; (g)  enter into agreements for and in the name of the Crown; (h)  make grants; (i)  make loans, subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council; and (j)  issue directions to the agencies for which the Minister is responsible.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 27, s. 7 (4). Same (5) Despite Part I of the Financial Administration Act, the Minister may do the following: 1.  Receive funds that are not public money within the meaning of subsection 1 (3) of the Financial Administration Act, if the Minister receives the funds under an agreement authorized by clause (4) (g) in relation to an infrastructure project or Government property. 2.  Exercise control over funds that are not public money within the meaning of subsection 1 (3) of the Financial Administration Act and that are held in an account that is not in the name of the Crown, if the Minister obtains control over the funds under an agreement authorized by clause (4) (g) in relation to an infrastructure project or Government property. 3.  Establish accounts in the name of the Minister with an entity referred to in subsection 2 (2) of the Financial Administration Act. 4.  Deposit funds referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 into accounts established under paragraph 3. 5.  Pay out the funds referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 and the income earned on those funds in accordance with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1 or 2, as the case may be.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 27, s. 7 (5); 2015, c. 38, Sched. 7, s. 51 (11). Same, income paid into CRF (6) Where income earned on funds referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 of subsection (5) is public money within the meaning of subsection 1 (3) of the Financial Administration Act, the Minister shall cause the income to be paid into the Consolidated Revenue Fund.  2011, c. 9, Sched. 27, s. 7 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 38, Sched. 7, s. 51 (7-11) - 10/12/2016