3 (1) The Minister shall be responsible for overseeing the regulation of safe drinking water in Ontario and, in that capacity and for the administration of this Act and the regulations, may, (a)  investigate concerns and recommend standards relating to the potability, procurement, treatment, monitoring, testing and distribution of drinking water and the transportation and delivery of drinking water in bulk quantities in Ontario; (b)  conduct research programs and prepare statistics relating to the potability, procurement, treatment, monitoring, testing and distribution of drinking water; (c)  convene and conduct conferences, seminars and educational and training programs relating to the potability, procurement, treatment, monitoring, testing and distribution of drinking water; (d)  develop, implement and facilitate training courses and programs relating to the potability, procurement, treatment, monitoring, testing and distribution of drinking water; (e)  ensure that appropriate training and retraining programs are available to all operators of drinking water systems in Ontario and facilitate accessibility to the programs for small and remote communities; (f)  collect, test, publish and otherwise disseminate information, statistics and advice relating to drinking water; (g)  provide technical assistance to owners and operators of drinking water systems; (h)  engage in joint discussions and initiatives with other levels of government to facilitate the provision of safe drinking water; (i)  make grants and loans in such amounts and on such terms as the Minister considers advisable to support research and training relating to drinking water quality and to assist in the planning, operation, development, improvement and enlarging of drinking water systems; (j)  perform such other functions or carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.  2002, c. 32, s. 3 (1). Delegation (2) The Minister may in writing delegate any of his or her powers or duties under this Act to an employee in the Ministry specified in the delegation, other than the power to make a regulation under this Act or an order under section 108.  2002, c. 32, s. 3 (2); 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 119 (1). Agreements (3) The Minister may enter into agreements with such persons, entities or governments as the Minister considers appropriate for the purposes of overseeing the regulation of safe drinking water in Ontario.  2007, c. 10, Sched. D, s. 3 (2). Annual report (4) The Minister shall prepare and lay before the Assembly an annual drinking water report for the province that includes, (a)  the status of the development and establishment of drinking water quality standards and the quality of drinking water in Ontario; (b)  new and emerging information on pathogens, chemicals and other potential causes of drinking water health hazards; (c)  a summary of the results of inspections and accreditation audits for drinking water systems and drinking water testing services; (d)  a summary of enforcement activities; (e)  a review of the quality of raw water supplies and source protection initiatives across the province; and (f)  such other matters as may be prescribed or that the Minister considers appropriate for inclusion in the report.  2002, c. 32, s. 3 (4); 2007, c. 10, Sched. D, s. 3 (3, 4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 119 (1) - 20/08/2007 2007, c. 10, Sched. D, s. 3 (2-4) - 01/12/2008