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Accessibility Standards Advisory Council

Ministry
Seniors and Accessibility
URL
www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility-legislative-reviews-committees-and-councils#section-1
Address
777 BAY STREET, 6TH FLOOR
TORONTO
M7A2J4
Phone
416-849-8276 or 1-866-515-2025 (TTY: 1-800-268-7095)
Fax
416-325-9620
Background
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, S.O. 2005, C. 11, PART VIII, S. 31 (opens a new window)
Function

At the direction of the Minister, the Council shall advise the Minister on, a) the process for the development of accessibility standards and the progress made by standards development committees in the development of proposed accessibility standards and in achieving the purposes of the Act; b) accessibility reports prepared under this Act; c) programs of public information related to this Act; and d) all other matters related to the subject-matter of this Act that the Minister directs.At the direction of the Minister, the mandate of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council may be expanded to cross-appoint its members to a standards development committee (see standards development committee terms of reference for further direction on associated roles and responsibilities).

Membership

There is no limitation in legislation. ASAC shall be comprised of a Chair and up to 15 member, with additional members, as required, appointed at the discretion of the Minister. The Minister may designate one of the members to AODA as vice-chair, who would perform the duties of the Chair in their absence, as required.

Term

No limitation in legislation.

Meetings
There is no required number of meetings in legislation.
Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 2 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies

No. Position Member Term Location
1. Chair (Part-Time) MATTHEW SHAW
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
barrie
2. Vice-Chair (Part-Time) ANA MARIA FARIA
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
toronto
3. Member (Part-Time) DOUGLAS EARLE
09-Aug-2023 - 08-Aug-2024
toronto
4. Member (Part-Time) EYRA ABRAHAM
09-Aug-2023 - 08-Aug-2024
toronto
5. Member (Part-Time) KAREN BROWN
09-Aug-2023 - 08-Aug-2024
exeter
6. Member (Part-Time) GEORGE QUARCOO
23-Aug-2023 - 22-Aug-2024
north york
7. Member (Part-Time) JEFFREY PRESTON
23-Aug-2023 - 22-Aug-2024
aurora
8. Member (Part-Time) KAT HAMILTON
23-Aug-2023 - 22-Aug-2024
ottawa
9. Member (Part-Time) NIKKI GORE
23-Aug-2023 - 22-Aug-2024
toronto
10. Member (Part-Time) CHARLES BRIDGES
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
mississauga
11. Member (Part-Time) CHIP KEAN
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
north bay
12. Member (Part-Time) JOHN LANE
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
caledonia
13. Member (Part-Time) MEGHAN JOHNSON
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
cottam
14. Member (Part-Time) RICHARD PADULO
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
burlington
15. Member (Part-Time) TINA DOYLE
01-Jan-2024 - 31-Dec-2024
brooklin
16. Member (Part-Time)