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Ontario Bill 113

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2023
Mount Pleasant Public Cemeteries Act, 2023
  • This is a law called the Mount Pleasant Public Cemeteries Act, 2023. It continues the corporation known as Trustees of the Toronto General Burying Grounds under the name Mount Pleasant Public Cemeteries. The corporation is a charitable organization that operates cemeteries, crematorium facilities, and visitation centers. It also preserves the historical significance of cemetery lands and gravesites. The corporation has the power to make decisions and manage its affairs, but there are limitations on creating subsidiaries, purchasing real property, and borrowing money. The board of directors is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and is responsible for governing the corporation. The corporation's accounts and financial transactions are audited by the Auditor General, and it is required to prepare an annual report and provide it to the Minister and the public. The Minister may issue directives regarding the content and timing of the annual report. The corporation must also provide financial reports and other information as requested by the Minister. The Lieutenant Governor in Council has the authority to make regulations related to the implementation of this Act. The Act also includes provisions for the establishment of the first board and repeals several previous Acts related to the Toronto General Burying Grounds. The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
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Context: Assembly - May/29/23
Ms. Jessica Bell
  • May/29/23 11:40:00 a.m.
  • Re: Bill 113 

In response to the many concerns from Moore Park residents, we have introduced a bill to provide greater government oversight over Mount Pleasant Cemetery and affiliated cemeteries.
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