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2012 Annual Report
2012 Annual Report Office of the Auditor General of Ontario Office of the Auditor General of Ontario To the Honourable Speaker of the Legislative Assembly In my capacity as the Auditor General, I am pleased to submit to you the 2012 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario to lay before the Assembly in accordance with the provi- sions of section 12 of the Auditor General Act. Jim McCarter, FCA Auditor General Fall 2012 Copies of this report are available for $9.00 from Publications Ontario: (416) 326-5300 or toll-free long distance 1-800-668-9938. An electronic version of this report is available on the Internet at www.auditor.on.ca © 2012, Queen’s Printer for Ontario Ce document est également disponible en français. Cover photograph credits: ISSN 1719-2609 (Print) top right: Dick Hemingway Photographs ISBN 978-1-4606-0348-2 (Print, 2012 ed.) middle left: © Tetra Images/INMAGINE.com middle centre: © iStockphoto.com/ssuaphoto ISSN 1911-7078 (Online) bottom left: Office of the Auditor General of Ontario/Mariana Green ISBN 978-1-4606-0349-9 (PDF, 2012 ed.) bottom centre: © iStockphoto.com/mevens, HooRoo Graphics Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview and Summaries of Value-for-money Audits and Reviews 5 Chapter 2 Public Accounts of the Province 27 Chapter 3 Reports on Value-for-money Audits and Reviews 45 Section 3.01 Cancer Screening Programs 46 Section 3.02 Criminal Prosecutions 65 Section 3.03 Diabetes Management Strategy 82 Section 3.04 Drive Clean Program 107 Section 3.05 Education of Aboriginal Students 129 Section -
Exhibit 2 Crown-Controlled Corporations
Exhibit 2 Crown-Controlled Corporations Corporations whose accounts are audited by an auditor other than the Auditor General, with full access by the Auditor General to audit reports, working papers and other related documents as required Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario North West Local Health Integration Network Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario Ontario Capital Growth Corporation Central East Local Health Integration Network Ontario College of Trades Central Local Health Integration Network Ontario French-language Educational Central West Local Health Integration Network Communications Authority (TFO) Champlain Local Health Intgration Network Ontario Health Quality Council Education Quality and Accountability Office Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation eHealth Ontario (Infrastructure Ontario) Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Forest Renewal Trust Ontario Pension Board (Dec 31)* General Real Estate Portfolio Ontario Power Generation Inc. (Dec 31)* Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Integration Network Ontario Trillium Foundation HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation Agency Owen Sound Transportation Company Limited Health Shared Services Ontario (HSSOntario) Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Promotion (Public Health Ontario) Human Rights Legal Support Centre Royal Ontario Museum Hydro One Inc. (Dec 31)* Science -
Addressing Health Inequities for Racialized Communities: a Resource
Addressing Health Inequities for Racialized Communities A Resource Guide Acknowledgments The following individuals and organizations contributed to the development of this resource guide: w Subha Sankaran (author) and Suzanne Schwenger (Health Nexus) w Dianne Patychuk, Kwasi Kafele and Christine Oluwole-Aina (Health Equity Council) w Mantreh Atashband, Torshie Sai, Maila Mananquil (students) w Rose Cathy Handy (Project Consultant, French) w Project Advisory Committee members, (for a full list of Advisory Committee members, see Appendix) Local Partners, Presenters and Participants w Cover design idea – Gayathri Naganathan Disclaimer The resources and programs cited throughout this guide are not necessarily endorsed by Health Nexus and the Health Equity Council. While the participation of the advisory committee contributed to the development of this resource guide, final decisions about content were made by Health Nexus and the Health Equity Council Aussi disponible en français. This document is available online at www.healthnexus.ca/projects/building_capacity/index.htm This document has been prepared with funds provided by the Government of Ontario. The information herein reflects the views of the authors and is not officially endorsed by the Government of Ontario. Health Nexus and Health Equity Council thank you for your interest in, and support of, our work. We permit others to copy, distribute or reference the work for non-commercial purposes on condition that full credit is given. Because our resources are designed to support local -
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Following Vaccination in Ontario
ENHANCED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SUMMARY Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Following Vaccination in Ontario: December 14, 2020 to September 18, 2021 Purpose This report describes confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) following COVID-19 vaccination. In order to identify cases with a symptom onset date after receipt of vaccine (i.e. post-vaccination cases), vaccine uptake data extracted from the Ontario Ministry of Health’s (MOH) COVaxON application was linked to case data extracted from the MOH’s Public Health Case and Contact Management Solution (CCM). Further details on the linkage are described in the Technical Notes. Data in this report include the most current information extracted from COVaxON as of September 20, 2021 at approximately 7:00 a.m. and CCM as of September 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The report includes COVID-19 vaccinations and cases reported up to September 18, 2021. For additional information on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the province, please visit the interactive Ontario COVID-19 Data Tool to explore vaccination uptake data by public health unit, age group and trends over time. The weekly report on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Program Impact in Ontario further describes vaccine uptake across the province as well as the impact of the vaccination program on COVID-19 cases and severe outcomes. Background This report provides a focused analysis on confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection following COVID-19 vaccination. While vaccines provide a high degree of protection from COVID-19 infection, it is expected that a small proportion of vaccinated individuals may become infected as no vaccine is 100% effective. -
IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect Or Confirmed COVID‑19
TECHNICAL BRIEF IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID‑19 6th Revision: May 2021 Introduction This document summarizes recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care settings. The document was updated to reflect the best available evidence at the time of writing. Updates to the document are noted in the Summary of Revisions. Please note that the Ministry of Health's Directive 5 is the provincial baseline standard for provision of personal protective equipment for hospitals, long-term care homes and retirement homes during COVID-19.1 Key Findings The primary mode of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is at short range through unprotected close contact and exposure to respiratory particles that range in size from large droplets, which fall quickly to the ground, to smaller droplets, also known as aerosols, which can remain suspended in the air. Outbreak case studies describe long-range transmission under the right set of favourable conditions (e.g., prolonged exposure in crowded, poorly ventilated spaces), implicating aerosols in transmission. Several studies demonstrate the effectiveness of current Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) when applied appropriately and consistently. Droplet and Contact Precautions continue to be recommended for the routine care of patients* with suspected or confirmed COVID‑19. Airborne Precautions should be used for aerosol generating medical procedures (AGMPs) planned or anticipated to be performed on patients with suspected or confirmed COVID‑19. Fully immunized staff should continue to use Droplet and Contact Precautions when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. -
FLU-Planning-Board-Final-Report.Pdf
partnership From Local Innovation to Global Excellence: Proposal for a French-Language University in Ontario Report of the French-Language University Planning Board – June 30, 2017 The Ontario Public Service endeavours to demonstrate leadership with respect to accessibility in Ontario. Our goal is to ensure that Ontario government services, products, and facilities are accessible to all our employees and to all members of the public we serve. This document, or the information that it contains, is available, on request, in alternative formats. Please forward all requests for alternative formats to ServiceOntario at 1-800-668-9938 (TTY: 1-800-268-7095). This page has been intentionally left blank. From Local Innovation to Global Excellence: Proposal for a French-Language University in Ontario Report of the French-Language University Planning Board – June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 The Honourable Deb Matthews Minister for Advanced Education and Skills Development Dear Minister, On December 13, 2016, the Planning Board for a French-language University had the pleasure of welcoming you and the Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs at its very first meeting. You confirmed that this project was very important to the government and that the inclusion of a requirement to “identify governance models by and for francophones” in the Board’s terms of reference was not an empty gesture. You asked the Board to be innovative and strategic, and to suggest potential affiliations and partnerships with universities not only in Ontario, but also in Canada and around the world. In other words, you placed your trust in us. Today, June 30, 2017, we deliver this report with much pride after having completed our task under a very tight timeline. -
Um 1897, Testimony & Exhibits, 2/12/2018
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON UM 1897 In the Matter of ) ) HYDRO ONE LIMITED, ) ) Application for Authorization to Exercise ) Substantial Influence over Policies and ) Actions of AVISTA CORPORATION. ) ) REPLY TESTIMONY OF THE OREGON CITIZENS’ UTILITY BOARD February 12th, 2018 Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................2 Background of Hydro One ...........................................................................................................4 Risks ..............................................................................................................................................7 Political Risk ................................................................................................................................7 North American Free Trade Agreement Risk ............................................................................14 Post-Transaction Corporate Structure ........................................................................................17 Double Leverage Holding Company ..........................................................................................19 Why Avista .................................................................................................................................24 Benefits ..........................................................................................................................................27 Exhibits -
South Georgian Bay and Springwater
South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2025 1 3 Acknowledgments Contents Community SafetyandW 4 Land Acknowledgment 5 Forward 6 Plan at a Glance 8 Local Context 9 Key Terms 10 Why Are We Planning? 11 What is Community Safety and Well-Being? 12 The CSWB Framework ellbeing 13 Introduction 14 Planning Timeline 15 Phase 1 - How We Structured Our Planning 16 Phase 2 - Our Model of Planning, Collaboration, Action, and Alignment 19 System Leadership Roles 23 How We Determined Our Areas Risks 24 Phase 1 Indicator Framework 25 Community and Stakeholder Consultation 27 What We Value 28 Connecting our Work to the CSWB Framework 29 The Eight Areas of Risk Being Addressed Across Simcoe County 30 South Georgian Bay and Springwater - Local Planning (map and overview) 32 Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) 40 Housing 50 Access to Services 61 Forging Ahead 71 Engagement List 72 Appendix A - Inter-Sectoral Work Underway in Simcoe County 78 Appendix B - Local CSWB Survey 92 End Notes 2 Acknowledgments The development of this Community Safety and Well-Being Plan was influenced and informed by the passion and dedication of committed community partners and our residents. As a result of their commitment, time, resources, willingness to collaborate, shared knowledge, and experience we have the opportunity to work together to better the lives of our residents. We acknowledge and express our gratitude to: The County of Simcoe for resourcing the coordination and development of the Plan. Members of Council for recognizing the value of this work and supporting our efforts to elevate safety and well-being for all our residents. -
2020 Annual Follow-Up on Value-For-Money Audits
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario Annual Follow-Up on Value-for-Money Audits Annual Follow-Up on Value-for-Money Audits Value-for-Money on Annual Follow-Up December 2020 December 2020 Office of the Auditor General of Ontario To the Honourable Speaker of the Legislative Assembly In my capacity as the Auditor General, I am pleased to submit to you my Annual Follow-Up on Value-for-Money Audits volume of the 2020 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario to lay before the Assembly in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Auditor General Act. Bonnie Lysyk, MBA, FCPA, FCA Auditor General Fall 2020 Toronto, Ontario Table of Contents Reflections 5 Summary 8 Chapter 1 Follow-Up Reports on 2018 Annual Report Value-for-Money Audits 16 Section 1.01 Assistive Devices Program 19 Section 1.02 Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Project 32 Section 1.03 Health Quality Ontario 45 Section 1.04 Interprovincial and International Health Services 60 Section 1.05 Legal Aid Ontario 72 Section 1.06 Metrolinx—GO Station Selection 86 Section 1.07 Metrolinx—LRT Construction and Infrastructure Planning 93 Section 1.08 MRI and CT Scanning Services 113 Section 1.09 Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee 128 Section 1.10 Ontario Student Assistance Program 143 Section 1.11 Ontario Works 158 Section 1.12 School Boards—IT Systems and Technology in the Classroom 180 Section 1.13 Technical Standards and Safety Authority 197 Section 1.14 Use of Consultants and Senior Advisors in Government 214 Section 1.15 Waterfront -
2018 Voters' Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board
2018 Voters’ guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections BLEED 2018 Voters’ guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections This guide provides information to voters for the 2018 municipal council and school board elections. The information also applies to any by-elections that may be held during the 2018-2022 council and school board term. This guide is not meant to replace provincial legislation. It provides general information about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation and regulations, such as: . Municipal Act, 2001 . City of Toronto Act, 2006 . Education Act Table of Contents Quick links ..................................................................................................................... 1 General information ...................................................................................................... 2 Eligibility to vote............................................................................................................ 3 How to vote in your municipality ................................................................................. 7 Voters’ list and identification ....................................................................................... 8 Questions on the ballot .............................................................................................. 10 Supporting a candidate’s campaign .......................................................................... 11 Third party advertising .............................................................................................. -
2 Carlton Street, Suite 701 30 Jefferson Avenue Toronto, on M5B 1J3 Toronto, on M6K 1Y4 June 26, 2017 Premier Kathleen Wynne Le
2 Carlton Street, Suite 701 30 Jefferson Avenue Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Toronto, ON M6K 1Y4 June 26, 2017 Premier Kathleen Wynne Legislative Building, Room 281 Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Wynne: RE: Demand for Public Inquiry into Wettlaufer Murders and Long-Term Care On October 25, 2016, Ontarians awoke to the news that Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a nurse in several Ontario long-term care homes, had been charged with the first-degree murder of eight elderly long-term care residents. The first thing in everyone’s mind was “how could something like this happen”? The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and CARP, on behalf of the concerned citizens of Ontario, demand that your government establish a Public Inquiry to examine the specifics of this case and the systemic failures that permitted these heinous crimes to occur and to go completely unnoticed until Ms Wettlaufer confessed to staff while undergoing treatment at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Despite Ontario’s clear policy of zero-tolerance of abuse and neglect of long-term care home residents, it was only Ms Wettlaufer’s confession, without which these murders would have gone unnoticed and unresolved, that finally brought these matters to the attention of law enforcement agencies and charges were eventually laid. Ms Wettlaufer has now pled guilty to all eight counts of first-degree murder, as well as four counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault. This plea confirms her criminal actions, but has done nothing to ease the minds of Ontarians concerned about themselves and their loved ones who might now or in the future receive care in Ontario’s long-term homes. -
Of 8 DECISION and REASONS
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO PANEL: Grace Fox, NP Chairperson Terry Holland, RPN Member Susan Roger, RN Member Mary MacMillan-Gilkinson Public Member Margaret Tuomi Public Member BETWEEN: ) COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO ) MEGAN SHORTREED for ) College of Nurses of Ontario ) - and - ) ) NO REPRESENTATION for ) Elizabeth Tracy Mae Wettlaufer ELIZABETH TRACY MAE WETTLAUFER ) REGISTRATION # 9581737 ) ) ) LUISA RITACCA ) Independent Legal Counsel ) ) ) Heard: July 25, 2017 DECISION AND REASONS This matter came on for hearing before a panel of the Discipline Committee (the “Panel”) on July 25, 2017 at the College of Nurses of Ontario (“the College”) at Toronto. Elizabeth Tracy Mae Wettlaufer (the “Member”) was not present. Counsel for the College provided the Panel with evidence that the Member had been sent the Notice of Hearing on June 26, 2017 and that she was unlikely to send a representative to the hearing. The Panel was satisfied that the Member had received adequate notice and therefore proceeded with the hearing in the Member’s absence. Page 1 of 8 Decision and Reasons Re: CNO and Elizabeth Tracy Mae Wettlaufer Reg. No: 9581737 The Allegations The allegations against the Member as stated in the Notice of Hearing dated June 23, 2017 are as follows. IT IS ALLEGED THAT: 1. You have committed an act of professional misconduct as provided by subsection 51(1)(c) of the Health Professions Procedural Code of the Nursing Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 32, as amended, and defined in subsection 1(7) of Ontario Regulation 799/93, in that while employed as a Registered Nurse, you abused a client verbally, physically or emotionally, by administering overdoses of insulin to the following clients with the intent to harm and/or cause their death: a.