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Ontario Bill 107

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
May 15, 2023
9-1-1 Everywhere in Ontario Act, 2023
  • This is a law called Bill 107, enacted in 2023 in Ontario, Canada. It is called the 9-1-1 Everywhere in Ontario Act. The purpose of this law is to ensure that when someone dials 9-1-1 in Ontario, they are connected to the appropriate call center for police, ambulance, and fire services. The law also requires that the call centers have the necessary infrastructure to share information and dispatch emergency services efficiently. Additionally, the law establishes an Assistant Ombudsman responsible for overseeing 9-1-1 operations and requires that call center staff receive proper training and support. The law also addresses communication methods for callers who cannot verbally communicate their needs and establishes a policy for handling emergency services delays. Amendments are made to the Ombudsman Act to include the Assistant Ombudsman responsible for 9-1-1 operations. The law comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent and is known as the 9-1-1 Everywhere in Ontario Act, 2023.
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Context: Assembly - May/15/23
Mme France Gélinas
  • May/15/23 11:40:00 a.m.
  • Re: Bill 107 

This bill is being co-sponsored by MPPs Sol Mamakwa, John Vanthof and Lise Vaugeois.

Basically, the bill would make sure that the government brings the provision to ensure that 911 infrastructure is available throughout our province for landlines and cellphones, and that it also brings in call centre staffing supervision and training of staff to make sure that those calls are answered.

Finally, the bill amends the Ombudsman Act to establish the position of assistant Ombudsman so that people can make complaints against 911 if they are not satisfied with the services that they receive.
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