Ontario Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS (OACHA)

Ministry

Health

Address

56 WELLESLEY STREET WEST, 9TH
TORONTO
M5S2S3

Phone

(416) 327-8797

Fax

(416) 327-9388

Background

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act, RSO 1990, C. M.26, S. 9 (opens a new window)

Function

Established in 1991, OACHA is an advisory agency of the provincial government. The mandate is to provide strategic advice to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care ('the Minister') on all aspects of HIV-related education, prevention, treatment, care and support in Ontario. OACHA will support and promote informed decision-making. In this capacity, OACHA will provide advice on strategic directions for policy and service delivery, to stimulate thought and influence action, through the Minister, across the government.

Membership

OACHA will be comprised of up to 21 individuals, unless the Minister or the ministry determines that additional members are needed to ensure that the committee reflects the principles of membership outlined in its terms of reference. Co-chairs: The Minister will appoint Co-chairs from among existing OACHA members, at least one of whom will be a person with HIV. By bringing together the lived experience of people with HIV and the professional training and experience of people working in key

Term

The Minister will appoint members for such period as the Minister may determine, usually for terms of one to three years. Members cannot serve longer than 10 years in a continuous fashion.

Meetings

The committee meets approximately four times a year. OACHA may establish working groups to assist in its work. Working groups must include at least one member of OACHA. Experts external to OACHA can be invited to participate on working groups, as needed.

Remuneration

Appointees are eligible to receive expenses.

Appointments & Vacancies