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43.8 (1) An individual convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to, (a) for a first offence, to a fine of not more than $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 12 months, or to both; and (b) for a subsequent offence, to a fine of not more than $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 12 months, or to both. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Same, corporation (2) A corporation convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $100,000 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $500,000 for a subsequent offence. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Other conditions in probation order (3) Despite clause 72 (3) (c) of the Provincial Offences Act, the court that convicts a person of an offence under this Act may prescribe conditions described in that clause even though the offence is not punishable by imprisonment. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. No limitation (4) Section 76 of the Provincial Offences Act does not apply to a prosecution under this Act. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Compliance order not necessary (5) A person or entity may be prosecuted for failing to comply with section 43.1, 43.2, 43.3 or 43.4 whether or not a compliance order has been made in respect of the alleged contravention. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Copy of order (6) In a prosecution for failing to comply with a compliance order, a copy of the order that appears to have been signed by the Minister is evidence of the order and the facts contained in it without proof of the signature. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Presiding judge (7) The Attorney General or an agent of the Attorney General may, by notice to the clerk of the Ontario Court of Justice, require that a provincial judge preside over a proceeding in respect of a prosecution under this Act. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10 - 08/07/2020
43.9 (1) The Minister may publish on a website, or otherwise make available to the public, (a) with respect to a compliance order issued under section 43.5 or a court order issued under section 43.6, (i) the name of the person or entity to whom the order is directed, (ii) the date of the order, and (iii) a description of the non-compliance that gave rise to the order; and (b) with respect to a person who is convicted of an offence under this Act, (i) the name of the person, (ii) a description of the offence, (iii) the date of the conviction, and (iv) the person’s sentence. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Limitation (2) The Minister shall not act under subsection (1) with respect to a compliance order unless, (a) at least 14 days have elapsed since the Minister served the order and the person to whom the order is directed has not provided submissions under subsection 43.5 (2), or (b) the Minister has confirmed the order under subsection 43.5 (3). 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Compliance with FIPPA (3) Any action taken by the Minister in compliance with this section shall be deemed to be in compliance with clause 42 (1) (e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 10 - 08/07/2020 Part V.2   Home and Community Care Complaints and Appeals
43.10 A health service provider or Ontario Health Team that is funded under section 21 to provide home and community care services shall establish a process for reviewing complaints respecting such services that are made to it in accordance with the prescribed requirements. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11 - 01/05/2022
43.11 A person may appeal to the Appeal Board a prescribed decision of the health service provider or Ontario Health Team concerning a complaint if the prescribed requirements are met. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11 - 01/05/2022
43.12 If a person appeals a decision of the health service provider or Ontario Health Team to the Appeal Board in accordance with the prescribed requirements, the Appeal Board shall promptly appoint a time and place for a hearing in accordance with prescribed requirements. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11 - 01/05/2022
43.13 Subsections 23 (1), (2), (4) and (6) of the Health Insurance Act apply to the proceedings and decisions of the Appeal Board under this Act. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11 - 01/05/2022
43.14 After a hearing by the Appeal Board under this Part the Appeal Board may, (a) affirm the decision of the health service provider or Ontario Health Team; (b) rescind the decision of the health service provider or Ontario Health Team and refer the matter back to the provider or Team for a new decision in accordance with such directions as the Appeal Board considers appropriate; or (c) rescind the decision of the health service provider or Ontario Health Team, substitute its opinion for that of the provider or Team and direct the provider or Team to implement the decision of the Appeal Board in accordance with such directions as the Appeal Board considers appropriate. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11 - 01/05/2022
43.15 A decision of the Appeal Board under this Part is final and binding and is not subject to further appeal. 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 11 - 01/05/2022 PART VI 
General
44 (1) The Agency, Ontario Health Teams and health service providers shall establish mechanisms for engaging with patients, families, caregivers, health sector employees and others as part of their operational planning processes in accordance with the regulations, if any, made by the Minister. 2019, c. 5, Sched. 1, s. 44 (1); 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 2 (1, 6). Duties (2) In fulfilling its duties under subsection (1), the Agency shall, (a) engage the Indigenous health planning entities that the Minister, by regulation, specifies, in a manner that recognizes the role of Indigenous peoples in the planning and delivery of health services in their communities; (b) engage the French language health planning entities that the Minister, by regulation, specifies; (c) engage the Minister’s Patient and Family Advisory Council established under the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act; and (d) meet any additional engagement requirements that the Minister, by regulation, specifies. 2019, c. 5, Sched. 1, s. 44 (2). Engagement (3) The Minister shall engage with Indigenous communities before specifying Indigenous health planning entities for the purposes of this section. 2019, c. 5, Sched. 1, s. 44 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 2 (1, 6) - 08/07/2020
45 In making a decision in the public interest under this Act, the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Minister or the Agency, as the case may be, may consider any matter they regard as relevant, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) the quality of the management and administration of the Agency, the health service provider, the Ontario Health Team or the other person or entity that receives funding from the Agency under section 21, as the case may be; (b) the proper management of the health care system in general; (c) the availability of financial resources for the management of the health care system and for the delivery of health care services; (d) accessibility to health services; (e) the quality of the care and treatment of patients; and (f) the accessibility of health services in French. 2019, c. 5, Sched. 1, s. 45; 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 2 (1, 8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 13, Sched. 1, s. 2 (1, 8) - 08/07/2020
45.1 (1) A health service provider or an Ontario Health Team that is funded under section 21 to provide home and community care services and their provider of home and community care services may disclose a record of personal health information to the Minister if the disclosure is for the purpose of enabling the Minister to exercise a power under subsection (2). 2023, c. 19, s. 14. Minister (2) The Minister may collect, directly or indirectly, personal information for the following purposes: 1. Monitoring and evaluating home and community care services provided by a health service provider or an Ontario Health Team that is funded under section 21 to provide those services and their provider of home and community care services. 2. Monitoring and assessing the health, safety and well-being of persons applying for or receiving home and community care services. 2023, c. 19, s. 14. Head authorized to disclose (3) For the purpose of enabling the Minister to collect personal information under subsection (1), a head under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
and a head under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are authorized to disclose the information to the Minister. 2023, c. 19, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 19, s. 14
- 01/05/2022
47 If the Minister considers it to be in the public interest to wind up the affairs of the Agency, the Minister may do all things necessary to accomplish that, including dealing with the assets and liabilities of the Agency by, (a) liquidating or selling the assets and paying the proceeds into the Consolidated Revenue Fund; (b) transferring the assets and liabilities to the Crown, including another agency of the Crown; or (c) transferring the Agency’s employees to the Crown or to another agency of the Crown. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 47 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2023, c. 19, s. 15) Agency or Service Organization dissolution 47 If the Minister considers it to be in the public interest to wind up the affairs of the Agency or the Service Organization, the Minister may do all things necessary to accomplish that, including dealing with the assets and liabilities of the Agency or Service Organization by, (a) liquidating or selling the assets and paying the proceeds into the Consolidated Revenue Fund; (b) transferring the assets and liabilities to the Crown, including another agency of the Crown; or (c) transferring the Agency’s or Service Organization’s employees to the Crown or to another agency of the Crown. 2023, c. 19, s. 15. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 19, s. 15
- not in force PART VII 
Regulations