Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
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Legal Services Branch
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
From the time that the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines was created in 1985 until 1987, legal services in the Ministry were provided by one Counsel located in the office of the Executive Director of the Planning and Administration Division.
In 1987, a distinct Legal Services Branch was created, located in the Corporate Services Division. Between 1993 and 2009 the Branch reported directly to the Deputy Minister of Northern Development and Mines. Since 2009 the Branch has reported to the Deputy Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry.
Places
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
Since its foundation, the Legal Services Branch has been responsible for providing legal services to ministry officials and staff in relation to ministry programs and services. Counsel provide legal opinions and statutory interpretation; advice on aboriginal issues, freedom of information and privacy, conflict of interest, and constitutional matters; preparation of contracts, regulations, legislation and other legal documents; and represent the ministry before administrative tribunals and in litigation.
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Relationships area
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Access points area
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Control area
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Rules and/or conventions used
RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Sources
Government of Ontario Telephone Directories 1985-2010
Kwik Index 1990, 2006
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
Walz