OVERVIEW
As a result of the Inquiry into Pediatric Forensic Pathology in Ontario, (commonly referred to as the Goudge Inquiry) DIOC was created on December 16, 2010.
The Goudge Inquiry was a judicial inquiry to determine the state of Ontario’s Forensic Pathology system. This Inquiry made a number of recommendations that focused on strengthening and modernizing Ontario’s death investigation system, including the need for a governing council to provide enhanced accountability and oversight.
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More Oversight of Coroners and Forensic Pathologists
Strengthening Oversight of Coroners and Forensic Pathologists
In addition to administering a public complaints process, DIOC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Chief Coroner and the Chief Forensic Pathologist on matters that include:
- Financial resource management
- Strategic planning
- Quality assurance, performance measures and accountability mechanisms
- Appointment and dismissal of senior personnel
- Compliance with the Coroner’s Act
Additionally, on September 2, 2016, Ontario Regulation 180 under the Coroner’s Act was amended to expand the role of the Council. More specifically, this expansion allows the Council to provide advice and make recommendations to the Chief Coroner of Ontario regarding subsection 26(2) reviews, including whether or not a discretionary inquest should be called.
MEMBERS
DIOC is made up of medical and legal professionals, senior heath executives, government representatives and members of the public who collectively have the knowledge and expertise to provide quality oversight and accountability. For more information on DIOC’s current members, please visit the Public Appointments Secretariat.
The selection of public members is made through the Public Appointments Secretariat and government representatives are nominated by their respective ministries. The Lieutenant Governor in Council then makes appointments to the Council for a time-limited term.
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