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Approved Rules for Public Bodies

The conflict of interest rules that apply to public servants working in government ministries also apply to public servants appointed to or employed by public bodies. These rules are set out in Ontario Regulation 381/07 under the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 (PSOA).

However, the PSOA allows public bodies to develop their own rules for the commissioner’s approval. The commissioner’s view is that public bodies should only submit their own rules for approval if their unique mandates give rise to increased likelihood of potential conflicts and additional rules would more thoroughly address these circumstances. To be approved, rules submitted by agencies must, at a minimum, meet the ethical standard set by Ontario Regulation 381/07.

Only ten public bodies have chosen to develop their own rules. All other public bodies are subject to Ontario Regulation 381/07. Approved rules take effect once published on the commissioner’s website.

  1. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
  2. Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario
  3. French Language Health Services Advisory Council
  4. Niagara Parks Commission
  5. Social Justice Tribunals Ontario
  6. Workplace Safety And Insurance Board
  7. Physician Payment Review Board
  8. Local Health Integration Networks
  9. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
  10. Ontario Trillium Foundation

Ontario Trillium Foundation

March 26, 2018March 27, 2018Sidney B. Linden

View/Print the Ontario Trillium Foundation Conflict of Interest Rules

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017Sidney B. Linden

View/print Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Conflict of Interest Rules 

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Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

October 15, 2013April 28, 2017admin

Updated February 17, 2017

View/Print the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario conflict of interest policy (PDF)

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Social Justice Tribunals Ontario

September 20, 2013October 3, 2016admin

Affected parties:

  • Child and Family Services Review Board
  • Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
  • Custody Review Board
  • Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
  • Landlord and Tenant Board
  • Ontario Special Education Tribunal (English and French)
  • Social Benefits Tribunal

View/Print the Social Justice Tribunals Ontario conflict of interest rules (PDF)

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French Language Health Services Advisory Council

September 20, 2013June 16, 2014admin

View/Print the French Language Health Services Advisory Council conflict of interest rules (PDF)

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Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario

January 22, 2013April 28, 2017admin

Updated July 7, 2015

Affected parties:

  • Assessment Review Board
  • Board of Negotiation
  • Conservation Review Board
  • Environmental Review Tribunal
  • Ontario Municipal Board

View/Print the Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario conflict of interest rules (PDF)

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Workplace Safety And Insurance Board

October 9, 2012June 16, 2014admin

View/Print Workplace Safety And Insurance Board conflict of interest policy (PDF)

Approved Rules for Public Bodies

Local Health Integration Networks

August 1, 2011July 13, 2017Sidney B. Linden

View/print Local Health Integration Networks Conflict of Interest Rules

 

Approved Rules for Public Bodies

Niagara Parks Commission

June 30, 2011June 16, 2014admin

View/Print the Niagara Parks Commission corporate policy manual (PDF)

Approved Rules for Public Bodies

Physician Payment Review Board

June 30, 2011June 16, 2014admin

View/Print Physician Payment Review Board conflict of interest rules (PDF)

Approved Rules for Public Bodies

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