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Indian Welfare Services Act

R.S.O. 1990, Chapter I.4

Consolidation Period: From April 11, 2022 to the .

Last amendment: .

Legislative History: 1997, c. 25, Sched. E, s. 4; ; .

Definitions

1 In this Act,

“Indian” means a person who is registered as an Indian or entitled to be registered as an Indian under the Indian Act (Canada); (“Indien”)

“Minister” means the Minister of Community and Social Services. (“ministre”)�� R.S.O. 1990, c.��I.4, s.��1.

Indians eligible for social assistance benefits

2 Every Indian resident in �������� is entitled to the benefits of the Family Benefits Act or the �������� Disability Support Program Act, 1997 to the same extent as any other person.�� 1997, c.��25, Sched. E, s.��4��(1).

Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y)

1997, c. 25, Sched. E, s. 4 (1) - 01/07/1998

Canada-�������� agreements authorized

3 The Minister, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, may make agreements with the Crown in right of Canada, or an agency thereof,

(a)�� to provide compensation to any children’s aid society that extends its facilities and services to Indians;

(b)�� to provide compensation to any authority operating a long-term care home approved or continued under Part IX of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 that provides accommodation and care for Indians;

(c)�� respecting the payment of the cost of providing assistance under the General Welfare Assistance Act or assistance under the �������� Works Act, 1997 for Indians;

(d)�� respecting the payment of the cost of providing rehabilitation services for Indians; and

(e)�� respecting the provision and payment of such other services as will promote the well-being of Indians.�� R.S.O. 1990, c.��I.4, s.��3; 1997, c.��25, Sched. E, s.��4��(2); 2007, c.��8, s.��213; 2021, c. 39, Sched. 2, s. 12.

Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y)

1997, c. 25, Sched. E, s. 4 (2) - 01/07/1998

- 01/07/2010

- 11/04/2022

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