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122 (1) The Integrity Commissioner may initiate an investigation of a disclosure of wrongdoing only if, (a)  the Commissioner is not satisfied with a report about the disclosure received under section 118 or 121; (b)  a person who has received a referral under subsection 118 (2) has referred the disclosure back to the Commissioner under section 119; or (c)  a person who has received a referral under subsection 118 (2) has not delivered a report about the disclosure within the time period required under section 118 or 121.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (1). Referral instead of investigation (2) Instead of initiating an investigation under subsection (1), the Integrity Commissioner may refer the matter to another person or body so that it may be dealt with as a matter of law enforcement or in accordance with a procedure established under this or any other Act if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, this would be more appropriate than initiating an investigation under subsection (1).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (2). Same (3) When referring a matter to another person or body under subsection (2), the Integrity Commissioner shall provide the person or body with a written summary of the disclosure and any other information that the Commissioner has received in relation to the matter that the Commissioner considers may assist the person or body in dealing with the matter.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (3). Same (4) Where the Integrity Commissioner has referred a matter to a person or body under subsection (2), the Commissioner shall not initiate an investigation unless the person or body has informed the Commissioner, (a)  that it will not proceed with an investigation of the matter; (b)  that it has concluded its investigation of the matter; or (c)  that it will not provide information referred to in subsection (6).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (4). Exception (5) Despite subsection (4), the Integrity Commissioner may initiate an investigation under subsection (1) if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, doing so is in the public interest and would not interfere with or impede the other person or body in dealing with the matter.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (5). Same (6) A person or body to which a matter is referred under subsection (2) shall promptly inform the Integrity Commissioner if it decides not to proceed with an investigation or when it concludes an investigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (6). Same (7) Where the person or body decides that informing the Integrity Commissioner in accordance with subsection (6) would be contrary to the public interest, it shall instead promptly inform the Commissioner that it will not provide information referred to in that subsection.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 122 (7).
123 (1) At any time during the course of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner under this Part, he or she may refer the matter to another person or body so that it may be dealt with as a matter of law enforcement or in accordance with a procedure established under this or any other Act if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, this would be more appropriate than continuing the investigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 123 (1). Same (2) When referring a matter to another person or body under subsection (1), the Integrity Commissioner shall provide the person or body with a written summary of the disclosure and any other information that the Commissioner has received in relation to the matter that the Commissioner considers may assist the person or body in dealing with the matter.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 123 (2). Same (3) Where the Integrity Commissioner has referred a matter to a person or body under subsection (1), the Commissioner shall suspend the investigation and may continue it only if the person or body has informed the Commissioner, (a)  that it will not proceed with an investigation of the matter; (b)  that it has concluded its investigation of the matter; or (c)  that it will not provide information referred to in subsection (5).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 123 (3). Same (4) Despite subsection (3), the Integrity Commissioner may continue an investigation under subsection (1) if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, doing so is in the public interest and would not interfere with or impede the other person or body in dealing with the matter.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 123 (4). Same (5) A person or body to which a matter is referred under subsection (1) shall promptly inform the Integrity Commissioner if it decides not to proceed with an investigation or when it concludes an investigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 123 (5). Same (6) Where the person or body decides that informing the Integrity Commissioner in accordance with subsection (5) would be contrary to the public interest, it shall instead promptly inform the Commissioner that it will not provide information referred to in that subsection.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 123 (6).
124 The Integrity Commissioner shall cease his or her investigation under this Part of a disclosure if, in his or her opinion, one or more of the circumstances described in paragraphs 2 to 9 of section 117 apply.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 124.
125 (1) If, at any time during the course of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner under this Part, it appears to the Integrity Commissioner that there may be grounds to make a report under section 129 that might adversely affect a person or body, the Commissioner shall take reasonable measures to provide that person or body with an opportunity to be heard on the relevant matters.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 125 (1). Same (2) The person or body may be represented by a person authorized to practise law or provide legal services under the Law Society Act.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 156. Same (3) Except as provided in this section, the Commissioner need not hold a hearing and no person or body has a right to be heard by the Commissioner.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 125 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 156 - 20/08/2007
126 (1) The Integrity Commissioner may require any public servant or former public servant to, (a)  provide any information that he or she may have if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, the information may be relevant to the investigation; (b)  produce any relevant document or thing that may be in his or her possession or under his or her control if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, the document or thing may be relevant to the investigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 126 (1). Oral evidence (2) The Integrity Commissioner may summon any public servant or former public servant who, in the Commissioner’s opinion, is able to give evidence about any matter that may be relevant to the investigation and may examine him or her, on oath or affirmation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 126 (2). Inspection of premises (3) The Integrity Commissioner may enter and inspect any premises of the public service of Ontario, at any reasonable time, for the purposes of the investigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 126 (3). Same (4) Before entering premises under subsection (3), the Integrity Commissioner shall notify the head of the organization occupying the premises of his or her intention to do so.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 126 (4).
127 (1) The Integrity Commissioner may not require the provision of information, the production of a document or thing or the giving of an answer if the Deputy Attorney General certifies that the provision, production or answer, (a)  might interfere with or impede the detection, investigation or prosecution of an offence; or (b)  might reveal the substance of deliberations of the Executive Council or any of its Committees without authority to do so.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 127 (1). Same (2) The Integrity Commissioner may not require the provision of information, the production of a document or thing or the giving of an answer if the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police certifies that the provision, production or answer might interfere with or impede the detection or investigation of an offence.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 127 (2). Same (3) The Integrity Commissioner may not require the provision of information, the production of a document or thing or the giving of an answer if the provision, production or answer might disclose, (a)  information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; or (b)  information prepared by or for counsel for a Ministry or a public body for use in giving legal advice or in contemplation of or for use in litigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 127 (3). Same (4) Unless the disclosure is required by law or permitted under this Act, the Integrity Commissioner and every person acting on behalf of or under the direction of the Commissioner shall not disclose any information that comes to their attention in the performance of their duties, powers or functions under this Part.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 127 (4).
128 (1) A person who is required to provide information, produce a document or thing or give an answer in the course of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner has the same privileges in relation to the provision of information, the production of documents or things and the answering of questions as witnesses have in any court proceeding.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 128 (1). Protection (2) Except on the trial of a person for perjury, no statement made or answer given by that or any other person in the course of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner is admissible in evidence against any person in a court or at an inquiry or in any other proceeding, and no evidence in respect of the investigation by the Integrity Commissioner shall be given against any person.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 128 (2). Right to object to answer (3) A person giving a statement or answer in the course of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner under this Part shall be informed by the person presiding over the investigation or proceeding of the right to object to answer a question under section 5 of the Canada Evidence Act.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 128 (3). Prosecution (4) No person is liable for prosecution for an offence under any Act by reason of his or her compliance with a requirement under this Part.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 128 (4). Report on Conclusion of Investigation by Integrity Commissioner
129 (1) On concluding an investigation of a disclosure under this Part, the Integrity Commissioner shall make a report to the person to whom the Commissioner made the referral under subsection 118 (2).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (1). Same (2) If the person to whom the Integrity Commissioner made the referral under subsection 118 (2) referred the matter back to the Commissioner under section 119 and the Integrity Commissioner considers that it would be inappropriate to make the report required by subsection (1) to that person, the Commissioner shall make the report to such other public servant as the Commissioner considers appropriate in the circumstances.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (2). Same (3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply whether or not the Integrity Commissioner has made a finding of wrongdoing.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (3). Same (4) A report required by subsection (1) shall be in writing and shall include, (a)  findings of wrongdoing, if any; (b)  reasons to support any findings; (c)  any recommendations that the Commissioner considers appropriate.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (4). Copy to Minister (5) The Integrity Commissioner shall provide a copy of the report to a minister where the disclosure alleged wrongdoing, (a)  in the ministry of the minister; or (b)  in a public body for which the minister has responsibility.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (5). Further report (6) If the report includes recommendations under clause (4) (c), the Integrity Commissioner may require the person to whom the Commissioner made the report under subsection (1) or (2), as the case may be, to provide a further report to the Commissioner, in writing and within a time period specified by the Commissioner, (a)  describing any action taken or proposed to be taken in response to the recommendations; and (b)  explaining why a recommended action was not taken or is not proposed to be taken.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (6). Same (7) On request from the person to whom the Integrity Commissioner made the referral under subsection 118 (2), the Commissioner may extend the time period within which the further report must be provided, either before or after the expiry of the period.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (7). Copy to Minister (8) The Integrity Commissioner shall provide a copy of the further report under subsection (6) to the minister entitled to receive a copy of the report under subsection (5).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 129 (8). Public Reports by Integrity Commissioner
130 (1) This section applies where the Integrity Commissioner has made a report respecting a disclosure of wrongdoing under section 129 and is of the opinion that it is in the public interest that a public report be made.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 130 (1). Same (2) In the circumstances described in subsection (1), the Integrity Commissioner shall make a public report respecting the disclosure.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 130 (2). Same (3) If the Integrity Commissioner has required a further report under subsection 129 (6), the Commissioner shall not make a public report until, (a)  the further report has been delivered to the Commissioner; or (b)  the time period specified under subsection 129 (6) has expired or, if the Commissioner has extended the time period under subsection 129 (7), the extended period has expired and no further report has been delivered to the Commissioner.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 130 (3). Same (4) The Integrity Commissioner shall ensure that the public report is readily accessible to the public by ensuring that the public report is published on one or more Internet sites and by such other means as the Commissioner considers appropriate.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 130 (4). Same (5) Where the Integrity Commissioner makes a public report, he or she shall also deliver the report to the Speaker of the Assembly, who shall lay the report before the Assembly at the earliest reasonable opportunity.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 130 (5).
131 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Integrity Commissioner shall not include, in a public report under section 130, (a)  information that would be subject to an exemption under sections 12 to 21.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (b)  information that would be excluded under section 65 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; or (c)  information to which subsection 67 (2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act would apply.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 131 (1). Same (2) With the consent of the person who received the Integrity Commissioner’s report under subsection 129 (1) or (2), the Commissioner may disclose, in a public report under section 130, (a)  information that would be subject to an exemption under sections 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 or 21.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; or (b)  information that would be excluded under subsection 65 (6) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 131 (2). Same (3) The Commissioner may disclose, in a public report under section 130, information that would be subject to an exemption under section 13, 17, 18, 20, 21 or 21.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or that would be excluded under subsection 65 (6) of that Act if, in his or her opinion, (a)  disclosure of the information is necessary to establish the grounds for the Commissioner’s findings of wrongdoing or recommendations; and (b)  there is a compelling public interest in the disclosure that outweighs the harm that the disclosure may cause.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 131 (3). Same (4) The Integrity Commissioner, rather than the head, shall determine whether information would be subject to an exemption or an exclusion under a provision of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 131 (4). Same (5) Before making the determination under subsection (4), the Integrity Commissioner shall make reasonable efforts to obtain advice on the matter from the head.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 131 (5).
132 (1) Before making the determination under subsection 131 (4), the Integrity Commissioner, (a)  shall ask the person to whom the report was made under subsection 129 (1) or (2) for submissions as to the making of the determination under subsection 131 (4); and (b)  shall, if the Commissioner considers it appropriate to do so in the interests of fairness, provide any information contained in the report to a person to whom the information relates and ask the person for submissions as to the making of the determination under subsection 131 (4).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 132 (1). Same (2) The Integrity Commissioner shall specify time periods within which submissions may be made under subsection (1).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 132 (2). Same (3) On request from a person referred to in clause (1) (a) or (b), the Integrity Commissioner may extend the time periods within which the submissions must be made, either before or after the expiry of the period.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 132 (3). Same (4) The Integrity Commissioner shall not make a public report or deliver it to the Speaker of the Assembly until the time periods specified for submissions under subsection (2) or (3) has expired.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 132 (4).
133 (1) The annual report of the Integrity Commissioner required by section 24 of the Members’ Integrity Act, 1994 shall include, (a)  the number of disclosures received by the Commissioner under section 116 during the year; (b)  the number of refusals made by the Commissioner under section 117 during the year; (c)  the number of referrals made by the Commissioner under subsection 118 (2) during the year; (d)  the number of reports in which the Commissioner makes recommendations under section 121 during the year; (e)  a summary of what the Commissioner knows respecting responses to recommendations under section 121 during the year; (f)  the number of investigations initiated by the Commissioner under section 122 during the year; (g)  a summary of what the Commissioner knows respecting the outcomes during the year of findings of reprisals under this Part; (h)  anything else that the Commissioner considers relevant in respect of his or her activities under this Part during the year.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 133 (1). Same (2) Sections 131 and 132 apply, with necessary modifications, to the contents of the annual report that are required by subsection (1).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 133 (2). Integrity Commissioner’s Duty to Inform Person Who Made Disclosure
134 (1) Where the Integrity Commissioner refuses to deal with a disclosure under section 117, he or she shall so inform the person who made the disclosure under section 116.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 134 (1). Same (2) Subject to section 137, the Integrity Commissioner may inform the person of his or her reasons for refusing to deal with the disclosure under section 117.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 134 (2).
135 (1) Where the Integrity Commissioner receives a report under section 118 or 121 and does not initiate an investigation under section 122, the Commissioner shall so inform the person who made the disclosure under section 116.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 135 (1). Same (2) Subject to section 137, the Integrity Commissioner may give the person who made the disclosure such information respecting the investigation and findings as the Commissioner considers appropriate in the circumstances.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 135 (2).
136 (1) Where the Integrity Commissioner has a duty to report under section 129 but does not have a duty to make a public report under section 130, the Commissioner shall inform the person who made the disclosure under section 116 that he or she has concluded the investigation.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 136 (1). Same (2) Subject to section 137, the Integrity Commissioner may give the person who made the disclosure such information respecting the investigation and findings as the Commissioner considers appropriate in the circumstances.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 136 (2).
137 (1) The Integrity Commissioner shall not give the person who made the disclosure, (a)  information that would be subject to an exemption under sections 12 to 21.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (b)  information that would be excluded under section 65 of  the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; or (c)  information to which subsection 67 (2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
applies.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 137 (1). Same (2) In determining whether information would be subject to an exemption or an exclusion under a provision of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Integrity Commissioner shall exercise the discretion that the head has under the provision.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 137 (2). Same (3) Before exercising discretion under subsection (2), the Integrity Commissioner shall make reasonable efforts to obtain advice on the matter from the head.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 137 (3).
138 Where the Integrity Commissioner has a duty to make a public report under section 130, he or she shall provide the report to the person who made the disclosure under section 116.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 138. Protection from Reprisals
139 (1) No person shall take a reprisal against a public servant because he or she has, (a)  sought advice about making a disclosure about wrongdoing in accordance with this Part; (b)  made a disclosure about wrongdoing in accordance with this Part; (c)  co-operated in an investigation or other process related to a disclosure of wrongdoing made in accordance with this Part; (d)  acted in compliance with this Part; or (e)  sought enforcement of this Part.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 139 (1). Same (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a reprisal is any measure taken against a public servant that adversely affects his or her employment or appointment and includes but is not limited to, (a)  ending or threatening to end a public servant’s employment or appointment; (b)  disciplining or suspending or threatening to discipline or suspend a public servant; (c)  imposing or threatening to impose a penalty related to the employment or appointment of a public servant; (d)  intimidating or coercing a public servant in relation to his or her employment or appointment.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 139 (2).
141 (1) A written and signed settlement of a complaint made under subsection 140 (1) may, if a party to the settlement believes that the settlement has been breached, be filed, (a)  in the case of a settlement of a complaint by a public servant described in subsection 140 (2) where the complaint is filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board under that subsection, with the Ontario Labour Relations Board; (b)  in the case of a complaint by a public servant described in subsection 140 (2) that is not filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board under that subsection and that was settled by the parties to a collective agreement governed by the Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, 1993, with the Grievance Settlement Board; (c)  in the case of a settlement of a complaint by a public servant described in subsection 140 (3), with the Public Service Grievance Board; (d)  in the case of a settlement of a complaint by a public servant described in subsection 140 (4), with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 141 (1). Same (2) Where a settlement is filed with a board under this section, the board shall inquire into the matter and, if the board concludes that the settlement has been breached, the Board may, (a)  make an order requiring compliance with the settlement; or (b)  make an order respecting the complaint that could have been made in respect of that complaint under subsection 140 (8).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 141 (2). Same (3) Subsections 140 (5) and (6) apply with necessary modifications to the Ontario Labour Relations Board acting under subsection (2).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 141 (3).
142 (1) An order of the Grievance Settlement Board, the Public Service Grievance Board or the Ontario Labour Relations Board under subsection 140 (8) or 141 (2) may be filed in the Superior Court of Justice.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 142 (1). Same (2) An order that is filed under subsection (1) is enforceable as if it were an order of the Superior Court of Justice.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 142 (2). Same (3) Section 129 of the Courts of Justice Act applies in respect of an order filed with the Superior Court of Justice under subsection (1) and, for the purpose, the date on which the order is filed is deemed to be the date of the order.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 142 (3). Penalties, Prohibitions and Offences
143 A public servant who contravenes subsection 139 (1) or any of subsections 144 (1) to (4) is subject to disciplinary measures, including suspension or dismissal.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 143.
144 (1) No person shall wilfully obstruct the Integrity Commissioner in the exercise of his or her powers or the performance of his or her duties or functions under this Part.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 144 (1). Same (2) No person shall, in disclosing a wrongdoing under this Part, or in the course of an investigation or other proceeding under this Part, knowingly make a false or misleading statement.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 144 (2). Same (3) No person shall, knowing that a document or other thing is likely to be relevant to an investigation or other proceeding under this Part, (a)  destroy or alter the document or other thing; (b)  falsify the document or other thing or make a false document or other thing; (c)  conceal the document or other thing.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 144 (3). Same (4) No person shall direct, counsel or cause in any manner any person to do anything described in this section.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 144 (4).
145 (1) A person who contravenes any of subsections 144 (1) to (4) is guilty of an offence.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 145 (1). Same (2) A person who contravenes subsection 139 (1) is guilty of an offence.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 145 (2). Same (3) A prosecution for an offence under subsection (2) shall not be commenced unless there has been a finding by a board under subsection 140 (8) that a reprisal was taken in contravention of subsection 139 (1).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 145 (3). Miscellaneous
146 The Integrity Commissioner may engage, on a temporary basis, the services of a person with technical or specialized knowledge to advise or assist the Commissioner in the exercise of his or her powers or the performance of his or her duties or functions.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 146.
147 Subject to regulations under subsection 150 (1), the Integrity Commissioner may arrange and pay for the provision of legal services to a public servant or other person involved in any investigation or other proceeding under this Part.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 147; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 17, s. 10 (16). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 17, s. 10 (16) - 15/12/2009
148 A disclosure under this Part does not constitute waiver of any privilege that may exist with respect to the information or other thing disclosed.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 148. Five-Year Review
149 (1) Five years after this section comes into force, the minister responsible for the administration of this Act shall ensure that a review is conducted of the administration and operation of this Part and that a report setting out the findings from the review is prepared.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 149 (1). Same (2) The minister shall deliver the report to the Speaker of the Assembly, who shall lay the report before the Assembly at the earliest reasonable opportunity.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 149 (2). Regulations
150 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the provision of legal services under section 147.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 150 (1). Same (2) Regulations made under this section may be general or particular in their application.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 150 (2). part vii   Miscellaneous
151 The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to proceedings and decisions under this Act, except as provided under section 23.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 151.
152 Where a provision in a collective agreement conflicts with a provision of a regulation or a directive made under this Act, the provision in the collective agreement prevails over the provision of the regulation or directive.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 152.
153 Subject to section 10 of the Ontario Provincial Police Collective Bargaining Act, 2006, the minister responsible for the administration of this Act shall by order implement collective agreements made in accordance with the collective bargaining procedures applicable to public servants employed under Part III of this Act.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 153. Regulations
154 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  providing for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information about public servants and former public servants, (i)  for the purposes of this Act, and (ii)  for the purposes of managing and administering human resources in the public service of Ontario, including but not limited to providing integrated human resources programs for the public service of Ontario; (b)  providing for any transitional matter that the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers necessary or advisable for the effective implementation of this Act or the regulations or directives under it; (b.1)  providing for any transitional matter arising from the enactment of Schedule 35 to the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018; (c)  respecting any matter necessary or advisable to carry out effectively the intent and purpose of this Act.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 154 (1); 2018, c. 17, Sched. 35, s. 15 (1). Same (2) Regulations made under this section may be general or particular in their application.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 154 (2). Conflict (3) If there is a conflict between a regulation made under clause (1) (b.1) and a provision of this or any other Act or a provision of another regulation made under this or any other Act, the regulation made under clause (1) (b.1) prevails. 2018, c. 17, Sched. 35, s. 15 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2018, c. 17, Sched. 35, s. 15 (1, 2) - 01/05/2019 Transitional Matters
155 (1) A person who was, immediately before this section comes into force, a public servant within the meaning of the Public Service Act, as that Act read immediately before its repeal by section 1 of Schedule C to the Public Service of Ontario Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, and who at that time worked in a ministry, other than in a minister’s office, is, on the day this section comes into force, a public servant appointed under Part III of this Act to employment in a ministry.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 155 (1). Same (2) A person who was, immediately before this section comes into force, a public servant within the meaning of the Public Service Act, as that Act read immediately before its repeal by section 1 of Schedule C to the Public Service of Ontario Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, and who at that time worked in a minister’s office, is, on the day this section comes into force, a public servant appointed under Part III of this Act to employment in a minister’s office.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 155 (2). Same (3) A person who was, immediately before this section comes into force, appointed under the Public Service Act, as that Act read immediately before its repeal by section 1 of Schedule C to the Public Service of Ontario Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, to work in a Commission public body is, on the day this section comes into force, a public servant appointed by the Public Service Commission under Part III of this Act to employment in a Commission public body.  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 155 (3). 156, 157 Omitted
(provides for amendments to this Act).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, ss. 156, 157. 158 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 158. 159 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act).  2006, c. 35, Sched. A, s. 159. ______________  Français