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1 (1) In this Act, “Board” means the Child and Family Services Review Board; (“Commission”) “child” means a person under the age of 18 years; (“enfant”) “Convention” means the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption set out in the Schedule; (“Convention”) “Director” means a person or member of a class of persons designated by the regulations; (“directeur”) “intercountry adoption” means, (a) an adoption to which the Convention applies, or (b) any other adoption of a child who is habitually resident outside Canada, by an Ontario resident, (i) that is intended to create a permanent parent-child relationship, and (ii) that is finalized in the child’s country of origin; (“adoption internationale”) “licence” means a licence to facilitate intercountry adoptions issued under section 8, and “licensee” and “licensed” have corresponding meanings; (“permis”, “titulaire de permis”, “autorisé en vertu d’un permis”) “Minister” means the Minister of Children and Youth Services or such other member of the Executive Council as may be designated under the Executive Council Act to administer this Act; (“ministre”) “prescribed” means prescribed by the regulations; (“prescrit”) “regulations” means the regulations made under this Act; (“règlements”) “Tribunal” means the Licence Appeal Tribunal. (“Tribunal”)  1998, c. 29, s. 1 (1); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (1); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 7, s. 3 (1); 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (1). Words and expressions in Convention (2) Words and expressions used in this Act have the same meaning as the corresponding words and expressions in the Convention.  1998, c. 29, s. 1 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (1) - 01/04/2000 2009, c. 33, Sched. 7, s. 3 (1) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (1) - 30/04/2018 Implementation of Convention
2 (1) The Minister shall request that the Government of Canada declare, in accordance with Article 45 of the Convention, that the Convention extends to Ontario.  1998, c. 29, s. 2 (1). Publication (2) The Minister shall publish in The Ontario Gazette notice of the date the Convention enters into force in Ontario.  1998, c. 29, s. 2 (2).
3 (1) On and after the date the Convention enters into force in respect of Ontario, as determined by Article 46 of the Convention, it has the force of law in Ontario.  1998, c. 29, s. 3 (1). Conflict (2) The law of Ontario also applies to adoptions to which the Convention applies, but if there is a conflict between the law of Ontario and the Convention, the Convention prevails.  1998, c. 29, s. 3 (2).
4 For the purposes of the Convention’s application in Ontario, the Central Authority is the person designated by the regulations.  1998, c. 29, s. 4. Intercountry Adoption Requirements Intercountry adoption
5 (1) No person who is habitually resident in Ontario shall leave Ontario for the purpose of an intercountry adoption or finalize an intercountry adoption without first, (a) making an application to a licensee; (b) obtaining an adoption homestudy to assess the person’s eligibility and suitability to adopt, and submitting a report of the adoption homestudy to a Director; and (c) obtaining the Director’s approval, on the basis of the adoption homestudy.  1998, c. 29, s. 5 (1). Director (2) The application may be made to a Director rather than to a licensee, in which case the report of the adoption homestudy shall be submitted to the same Director.  1998, c. 29, s. 5 (2). Who may make adoption homestudy (3) The report of the adoption homestudy shall be prepared by a person who, in the Director’s opinion, is qualified to make an adoption homestudy.  1998, c. 29, s. 5 (3). Police record check (3.1) The person who is the subject of the adoption homestudy and such other persons who may be prescribed shall provide a police record check concerning the person to the prescribed person or body in accordance with the regulations. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (2). Review by Director (4) The Director shall review the report of the adoption homestudy promptly and, (a) approve the person unconditionally; (b) approve the person subject to any conditions the Director considers appropriate; or (c) refuse to approve the person.  1998, c. 29, s. 5 (4). Notice (5) The Director shall promptly give notice of the approval, the approval subject to conditions or the refusal, as the case may be, (a) to the person who is the subject of the adoption homestudy; (b) to the licensee, if any; and (c) to the authority responsible for adoption matters in the child’s country of origin.  1998, c. 29, s. 5 (5). Right to hearing (6) When a Director gives notice of a refusal or of an approval subject to conditions, the person is entitled to a hearing before the Board.  1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (2). Application of other sections (7) Sections 11, 13, 15 and 16 (hearing, appeal) apply to the hearing with necessary modifications and for that purpose references to the Tribunal shall be deemed to be references to the Board.  1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (2) - 01/04/2000 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (2) - 30/04/2018
6 (1) When an intercountry adoption by an Ontario resident is proposed, the authority responsible for adoption matters in the child’s country of origin may request that a Director review the proposed adoption.  1998, c. 29, s. 6 (1). Review by Director (2) The Director shall promptly review the proposed adoption and, (a) approve it unconditionally; (b) approve it subject to any conditions the Director considers appropriate; or (c) refuse to approve it.  1998, c. 29, s. 6 (2). Notice (3) The Director shall promptly give notice of the approval, the approval subject to conditions or the refusal, as the case may be, (a) to the Ontario resident; (b) to the licensee, if any; and (c) to the foreign authority.  1998, c. 29, s. 6 (3). Right to hearing (4) When a Director gives notice of a refusal or of an approval subject to conditions, the Ontario resident is entitled to a hearing before the Board.  1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (3). Application of other sections (5) Sections 11, 13, 15 and 16 (hearing, appeal) apply to the hearing with necessary modifications and for that purpose references to the Tribunal shall be deemed to be references to the Board.  1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (3) - 01/04/2000
7 If a Director is aware of an application under section 5, has reviewed the report of an adoption homestudy under section 5 or a proposed adoption under section 6, or is otherwise aware that an Ontario resident is pursuing an intercountry adoption, the Director may share relevant information with, (a) the authorities responsible for adoption matters, child welfare, the administration of justice and law enforcement in the child’s country of origin; (b) the Government of Canada and its agencies; (c) the governments of other provinces and territories of Canada and their agencies; and (d) a prescribed person or body.  1998, c. 29, s. 7. Licensing and Hearings
8 (1) No person except a Director or a licensee shall facilitate an intercountry adoption.  1998, c. 29, s. 8 (1). Issuing licence (2) Subject to subsection (4), a person who applies for a licence in accordance with the regulations and pays the prescribed fee is entitled to be issued a licence by a Director, subject to any conditions imposed by the Director.  1998, c. 29, s. 8 (2). Renewal (3) Subject to subsection (4), a licensee who applies for renewal of the licence in accordance with the regulations and pays the prescribed fee is entitled to have the licence renewed by a Director, subject to any conditions imposed by the Director.  1998, c. 29, s. 8 (3). Provisional licence or renewal (4) If an applicant for a licence or renewal does not meet all the requirements for the issuing or renewal of the licence and requires time to meet them, a Director may issue a provisional licence for the period the Director considers necessary to give the applicant time to meet the requirements, and may impose conditions on the provisional licence.  1998, c. 29, s. 8 (4). Non-transferable (5) A licence is not transferable.  1998, c. 29, s. 8 (5).
8.1 (1) On issuing or renewing a licence or at any other time, a Director may impose on the licence the conditions that the Director considers appropriate. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3). Amending conditions (2) A Director may, at any time, amend the conditions imposed on the licence. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3). Notice (3) The Director shall notify the licensee in writing of the imposition or amendment of the conditions. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3). Contents of notice (4) The notice shall set out the reasons for imposing or amending the conditions and shall state that the licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Tribunal if they request one in accordance with section 12. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3). Conditions take effect upon notice (5) The imposition or amendment of conditions takes effect immediately upon the licensee’s receipt of the notice and is not stayed by a request for a hearing by the Tribunal. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3). Licensee must comply (6) Every licensee shall comply with the conditions to which the licence is subject. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 7, s. 3 (2) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (3) - 30/04/2018
9 A Director may propose to refuse to issue a licence if, in his or her opinion, (a) the applicant, an employee of the applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation, an officer or director of the applicant is not competent to facilitate intercountry adoptions in a responsible manner in accordance with this Act and the regulations; (b) the past conduct of the applicant, an employee of the applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation, an officer or director of the applicant affords reasonable grounds for belief that intercountry adoptions will not be facilitated in a responsible manner in accordance with this Act and the regulations; or (c) a ground exists that is prescribed as a ground for refusing to issue a licence.  1998, c. 29, s. 9; 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (4, 5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (4, 5) -30/04/2018
10 A Director may propose to revoke or refuse to renew a licence if, in his or her opinion, (a) the licensee, an employee of the licensee or, if the licensee is a corporation, an officer or director of the licensee has contravened or has knowingly permitted a person under his or her control or direction or associated with him or her to contravene, (i) this Act or the regulations, (ii) another Act, or the regulations made under another Act, that applies to adoptions, or (iii) a condition of the licence; (b) intercountry adoptions are being facilitated in a manner that is prejudicial to the health, safety or welfare of children; (c) a person has made a false statement in the application for the licence or for its renewal, or in a report or document required to be furnished by this Act or the regulations, or by another Act or the regulations made under another Act that applies to adoptions; (d) a change has occurred in the employees, officers or directors of the applicant that would, if the applicant were applying for the licence in the first instance, afford grounds for refusal under clause 9 (b); or (e) a ground exists that is prescribed as a ground for revoking or refusing to renew a licence.  1998, c. 29, s. 10; 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (6, 7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (6, 7) - 30/04/2018
11 (1) If a Director proposes to refuse to issue a licence under section 9 or to revoke or refuse to renew a licence under section 10, he or she shall cause notice of the proposal, together with written reasons, to be served on the applicant or licensee.  1998, c. 29, s. 11 (1). Right to hearing (2) The applicant or licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Tribunal if the applicant or licensee mails or delivers to the Director and to the Tribunal, within 10 days after the notice is served, a written request for a hearing, and the notice shall so inform the applicant or licensee.  1998, c. 29, s. 11 (2); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4). Note:  Despite the amendments made to subsection (2) by the Statutes of Ontario, 1999, chapter 12, Schedule G, subsection 25 (4), members of the Child and Family Services Review Board immediately before April 1, 2000 shall be members of the Licence Appeal Tribunal for the purpose of performing the duties of the Tribunal with respect to proceedings before the Board that were commenced before April 1, 2000. Carrying out proposal if no hearing required (3) If no hearing is requested, the Director may carry out the proposal.  1998, c. 29, s. 11 (3). Powers of Tribunal if hearing required (4) If a hearing is requested, the Tribunal shall set a time for and hold a hearing and may, on hearing the matter, (a) order the Director to carry out the proposal; or (b) order the Director to take any other action that the Tribunal considers appropriate, in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  1998, c. 29, s. 11 (4); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4). Note:  Despite the amendments made to subsection (4) by the Statutes of Ontario, 1999, chapter 12, Schedule G, subsection 25 (4), members of the Child and Family Services Review Board immediately before April 1, 2000 shall be members of the Licence Appeal Tribunal for the purpose of performing the duties of the Tribunal with respect to proceedings before the Board that were commenced before April 1, 2000. Same (5) The Tribunal may substitute its opinion for that of the Director.  1998, c. 29, s. 11 (5); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4). Note:  Despite the amendment made to subsection (5) by the Statutes of Ontario, 1999, chapter 12, Schedule G, subsection 25 (4), members of the Child and Family Services Review Board immediately before April 1, 2000 shall be members of the Licence Appeal Tribunal for the purpose of performing the duties of the Tribunal with respect to proceedings before the Board that were commenced before April 1, 2000. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4) - 01/04/2000
12 (1) A licensee who is dissatisfied with a condition imposed by a Director under subsection 8 (2), (3) or (4) or section 8.1 is entitled to a hearing by the Tribunal if the licensee mails or delivers to the Director and to the Tribunal, within 15 days after receiving the licence, a written request for a hearing.  1998, c. 29, s. 12 (1); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 7, s. 3 (3). Note:  Despite the amendments made to subsection (1) by the Statutes of Ontario, 1999, chapter 12, Schedule G, subsection 25 (4), members of the Child and Family Services Review Board immediately before April 1, 2000 shall be members of the Licence Appeal Tribunal for the purpose of performing the duties of the Tribunal with respect to proceedings before the Board that were commenced before April 1, 2000. Powers of Tribunal (2) If a hearing is requested, the Tribunal shall set a time for and hold a hearing and may, on hearing the matter, (a) confirm any or all of the conditions; (b) strike out any or all of the conditions; or (c) impose any other conditions that the Tribunal considers appropriate.  1998, c. 29, s. 12 (2); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4). Note:  Despite the amendments made to subsection (2) by the Statutes of Ontario, 1999, chapter 12, Schedule G, subsection 25 (4), members of the Child and Family Services Review Board immediately before April 1, 2000 shall be members of the Licence Appeal Tribunal for the purpose of performing the duties of the Tribunal with respect to proceedings before the Board that were commenced before April 1, 2000. Time of receipt (3) For the purposes of subsection (1), a licensee shall be deemed to receive the licence on the 10th day after the day it is mailed, unless it is established that the licensee did not receive it or did not, through absence, accident, illness or another cause beyond the licensee’s control, acting in good faith, receive the licence until a later date.  1998, c. 29, s. 12 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (4) - 01/04/2000 2009, c. 33, Sched. 7, s. 3 (3) - 15/12/2009
13 (1) The Board may extend the time fixed for requesting a hearing under subsection 5 (6) or 6 (4), either before or after its expiration, if, (a) it appears to the Board that there are reasonable grounds for granting relief to the applicant or licensee; and (b) the Board is satisfied that the applicant or licensee has reasonable grounds to seek an extension.  1998, c. 29, s. 13 (1); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (6). Directions (2) The Board may give such directions as it considers proper in connection with an extension.  1998, c. 29, s. 13 (2). Continuation of licence pending renewal (3) Subject to section 14, if a licensee has applied for renewal of the licence and paid the prescribed fee within the prescribed time or, if no time is prescribed, before the licence expires, the licence is deemed to continue, (a) until the renewal is granted; or (b) if the licensee is served with notice that the Director proposes to revoke the licence or refuse to grant the renewal, until the time for requesting a hearing has expired and, if a hearing is requested, until the Tribunal has made its decision.  1998, c. 29, s. 13 (3); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (7); 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (6, 7) - 01/04/2000 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (8) - 30/04/2018
14 (1) A Director may, by causing notice to be served on a licensee, suspend the licence, if in his or her opinion the manner in which intercountry adoptions are being facilitated is an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of children. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (9). Contents of notice (2) The notice shall contain a statement of the grounds for suspension.  1998, c. 29, s. 14 (2). When suspension takes effect (3) The suspension takes effect on the day the licensee receives the notice and is not stayed by a request for a hearing by the Tribunal. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (10). Application of s. 11 (2-5) (4) Subsections 11 (2), (3), (4) and (5) apply, with necessary modifications.  1998, c. 29, s. 14 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (9, 10) - 30/04/2018
15 (1) The Director, the applicant or licensee who requests the hearing and any other persons that the Tribunal specifies are parties to the proceeding.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (1); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (7). Prior involvement (2) A member of the Tribunal who has taken part before a hearing in any investigation or consideration of its subject matter shall not take part in the hearing.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (2); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (7). Discussion of subject matter of hearing (3) A member of the Tribunal who takes part in a hearing shall not communicate about the subject matter of the hearing with any person (except another member, a lawyer who does not represent any party, or an employee of the Tribunal) unless all parties are notified and given an opportunity to participate.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (3); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (7). Independent legal advice (4) The Tribunal may seek independent legal advice about the subject matter of a hearing and, if it does so, shall disclose the nature of the advice to the parties to enable them to respond.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (4); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (7). Examination of documentary evidence and reports (5) Every party shall be given an opportunity, before the hearing, to examine any documentary evidence that will be produced and any report whose contents will be given in evidence at the hearing.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (5). Recording of evidence (6) The evidence taken before the Board at a hearing under subsection 5 (6) or 6 (4) shall be recorded.  1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (8). Only members present throughout hearing to participate in decision (7) No member of the Tribunal shall participate in a decision of the Tribunal unless he or she was present throughout the hearing and heard the evidence and argument of the parties.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (7); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (9). All members present at hearing to participate in decision (8) Unless the parties consent, the Tribunal shall not make a decision unless all the members who were present at the hearing participate in the decision.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (8); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (9). Time for final decision (9) Despite section 21 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act (adjournments), the Tribunal shall make a final decision and notify the parties of it within 90 days after the day the Tribunal receives the request for a hearing.  1998, c. 29, s. 15 (9); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (9). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (7-9) - 01/04/2000
16 (1) An appeal lies to the Divisional Court from the Tribunal’s decision.  1998, c. 29, s. 16 (1); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (9). Record to be filed (2) When notice of an appeal is filed, the Tribunal shall promptly file with the court the record of the proceeding in which the decision appealed from was made.  1998, c. 29, s. 16 (2); 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (9). Minister (3) The Minister is entitled to be heard, by counsel or otherwise, on the argument of the appeal.  1998, c. 29, s. 16 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 25 (9) - 01/04/2000
17 (1) For the purpose of determining compliance with this Act and the regulations, a Director or a person who has a Director’s written authorization may, at any reasonable time and without a warrant or notice, enter the premises of a licensee in order to conduct an inspection. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (11). Limitation, dwelling (2) The power to enter and inspect a premises described in subsection (1) shall not be exercised to enter and inspect any room or place actually being used as a dwelling, except with the consent of the occupier. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (11). Identification (3) A Director or a person who has a Director’s written authorization conducting an inspection shall, upon request, produce proper identification. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (11). Application of Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 provisions (4) The following provisions of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 apply with necessary modifications in respect of an inspection conducted under this section: 1. Section 276 (powers on inspection). 2. Section 279 (admissibility of certain documents). 3. Section 60 (inspection with a warrant). 4. Subsections 67 (3) to (6) (offences). 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (11). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (11) - 30/04/2018
18 If a licence is revoked or renewal of it refused, or if a licensee ceases to facilitate intercountry adoptions, the licensee shall, (a) promptly deliver the licence to a Director or to the Minister; and (b) deliver all the records in the licensee’s possession or control that relate to the children to whom services were being provided to a prescribed person or entity within the prescribed time. 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (12). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (12) - 30/04/2018 Offences
19 No person shall give, receive or agree to give or receive a payment or reward of any kind in connection with an intercountry adoption or proposed intercountry adoption, except for, (a) the expenses of a licensee that belong to a prescribed class, or such other expenses as are approved by a Director; (b) the expenses of a person referred to in subsection 5 (3) that belong to a prescribed class; (c) the expenses of a Director that belong to a prescribed class; and (d) proper legal fees and disbursements.  1998, c. 29, s. 19.
20 (1) A person who contravenes subsection 5 (1) (application, homestudy and approval required) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000 or to imprisonment for not more than two years, or to both.  1998, c. 29, s. 20 (1); 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (13). Same (2) A person who contravenes subsection 8 (1) (facilitating intercountry adoptions without licence), and a director, officer or employee of a corporation who authorizes, permits or concurs in such a contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000 for each day on which the offence continues or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or to both.  1998, c. 29, s. 20 (2); 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (14). Same (3) Every person who knowingly furnishes false information in an application under subsection 8 (2) or (3) (licence, renewal) or in a statement, report or return required to be furnished under the regulations, and a director, officer or employee of a corporation who authorizes, permits or concurs in such a contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000.  1998, c. 29, s. 20 (3); 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (15). Same (4) Every person who knowingly contravenes subsection 17 (2) (obstruction), and a director, officer or employee of a corporation who authorizes, permits or concurs in such a contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000.  1998, c. 29, s. 20 (4); 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (15). Same (5) A person who contravenes section 19, and a director, officer or employee of a corporation who authorizes, permits or concurs in such a contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 or to imprisonment for not more than three years, or to both.  1998, c. 29, s. 20 (5). Limitation (6) A proceeding under subsection (1), (2) or (5) shall not be commenced more than two years after the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.  1998, c. 29, s. 20 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (13-15) - 30/04/2018 General
21 The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act do not apply to information that relates to an intercountry adoption or proposed intercountry adoption.  1998, c. 29, s. 21.
22 Directors and licensees under this Act are deemed to be licensees for the purposes of section 227 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (confidentiality of adoption records). 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (16). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (16) - 30/04/2018
23 If there is a conflict between this Act and any other Act, this Act prevails.  1998, c. 29, s. 23. Regulations
24 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) designating the Central Authority in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention; (b) assigning functions of the Central Authority to public authorities, accredited bodies or other bodies or persons in accordance with Article 22 of the Convention; (c) defining words and expressions used but not defined in the Convention; (d) further defining “intercountry adoption” for the purpose of this Act; (e) exempting from this Act, a provision of this Act, the regulations or a provision of the regulations, (i) a class or classes of intercountry adoptions, or (ii) a class or classes of persons; (e.1) respecting police record checks for the purposes of this Act, including, (i) defining “police record check”, (ii) requiring different classes of persons to provide different types of checks or different types of information as part of a check, (iii) prescribing procedures and practices to be followed when a police record check is required, (iv) for the purposes of subsection 5 (3.1), prescribing other persons who may be required to provide a police record check and prescribing persons and bodies to whom police record checks must be provided, and (v) requiring police record checks to be obtained from jurisdictions outside Ontario in specified circumstances; (f) prescribing persons and classes of persons and bodies and classes of bodies for the purpose of clause 7 (d); (g) defining “facilitate” for the purpose of subsection 8 (1); (h) governing the issuing, renewal and expiry of licences and prescribing fees payable by an applicant for a licence or its renewal; (h.1) prescribing grounds for which the issuance of a licence may be refused for the purposes of clause 9 (c); (h.2) prescribing grounds for which a licence may be revoked or the renewal of it refused for the purposes of clause 10 (e); (h.3) requiring applicants for licences and their renewal to provide police record checks; (i) prescribing the records to be kept by licensees; (j) requiring licensees to provide the prescribed information and reports and prescribing the information and reports; (j.1) prescribing persons and entities and timing requirements for the purposes of clause 18 (b); (k) requiring applications, reports and other documents to be prepared in a form approved or provided by the Minister; (l) governing the qualifications of persons or classes of persons employed by licensees; (m) governing the exercise of the power of entry set out in subsection 17 (1); (n) designating persons or classes of persons as Directors for the purposes of this Act; (o) prescribing classes of expenses for the purposes of clauses 19 (a), (b) and (c) and prescribing the conditions under which such classes of expenses may be charged.  1998, c. 29, s. 24; 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (17). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 14, Sched. 4, s. 18 (17) - 30/04/2018 Transition