2 In this Act, “administrator” means an administrator for a geographic area appointed under section 43; (“administrateur”) “applicant” means a person who applies for basic financial assistance or on whose behalf such an application is made; (“auteur de demande”) “assistance” means employment assistance and basic financial assistance; (“aide”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “assistance” in section 2 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (2)) “assistance” means employment and life stabilization assistance and basic financial assistance; (“aide”) “basic financial assistance” means assistance under section 5; (“aide financière de base”) “benefit unit” means a person and all of his or her dependants on behalf of whom the person applies for or receives basic financial assistance; (“groupe de prestataires”) “benefits” means the prescribed items, services or payments; (“prestations”) “biometric information” means information derived from an individual’s unique characteristics but does not include a photographic or signature image; (“renseignements biométriques”) “community participation” includes participation in community activities that contribute to the betterment of the community; (“participation communautaire”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “community participation” in section 2 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (1)) “delivery agent”, for a geographic area, means the delivery agent designated by the Minister to administer this Act and provide assistance in that area; (“agent de prestation des services”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 2 of the Act is amended by adding the following definition: (See: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (3)) “delivery partner” for a geographic area means the delivery partner designated by the Minister to carry out prescribed powers and duties relating to the administration of this Act and the provision of assistance in that area; (“partenaire en prestation de services”) “Director” means the Director of Ontario Works appointed by the Minister; (“directeur”) “district social services administration board” means a board established under the District Social Services Administration Boards Act; (“conseil d’administration de district des services sociaux”) “emergency assistance” means assistance provided to help with basic needs and shelter on an emergency basis; (“aide en cas d’urgence”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 2 of the Act is amended by adding the following definition: (See: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (3)) “employment and life stabilization assistance” means assistance under section 4; (“aide à l’emploi et à la stabilisation de la vie”) “employment assistance” means assistance under section 4; (“aide à l’emploi”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “employment assistance” in section 2 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (1)) “employment measures” includes job search, job search support services, referral to basic education and job specific skills training, and employment placement; (“mesures d’emploi”) Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “employment measures” in section 2 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (1)) “income assistance” means assistance provided for purposes of basic needs and shelter; (“aide au revenu”) “Minister” and “Ministry” mean the Minister and Ministry of Community and Social Services; (“ministre”, “ministère”) “personal information” means personal information as defined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (“renseignements personnels”) “prescribed” means prescribed by the regulations made under this Act; (“prescrit”) “recipient” means a person to whom basic financial assistance is provided; (“bénéficiaire”) “regulations” means the regulations made under this Act; (“règlements”) “Tribunal” means the Social Benefits Tribunal established under section 60. (“Tribunal”)  1997, c. 25, Sched. A, s. 2; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003 2021, c. 25, Sched. 21, s. 1 (1-3) - not in force PART I 
ELIGIBILITY FOR AND PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE