There are 29 Ministries in Ontario
As our province grows, we’ve got an ambitious plan to build Ontario:
rebuilding Ontario’s economy with better jobs and bigger paycheques
working for workers by getting more women and men into the skilled trades
building highways and key infrastructure, including Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass and Ontario Line subway
keeping costs down for you and your family
supporting our health system so our province and economy can stay open
Growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and supporting rural communities, helping to create a stronger economy for the province.
Support the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector
Provide business support to farmers
Ensure sustainability of agriculture through research and innovation
Expand agriculture in the North
Enforce and improve food safety
Strengthen Ontario’s rural communities
Create a fair and accessible justice system for all Ontarians.
Coordinate and administer court services throughout Ontario.
Work to modernize the justice system and provide services that are more accessible, responsive and easy to use.
Build safe and prosperous communities across the province by increasing access to justice and responding to the evolving needs of Ontario.
Provide legal advice to, and conduct litigation on behalf of, all government ministries and many agencies, boards and tribunals.
The ministry administers the following legislation:
Education Act (sections pertaining to Special Education Tribunal- English & French)
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (sections pertaining to the Fire Safety Commission)
Ontario Works Act, 1997 (section pertaining to Social Benefits Tribunal)
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (sections pertaining to the Landlord and Tenant Board)
Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (sections pertaining to Child and Family Services Review Board, Custody Review Board)
International Choice of Court Agreements Convention Act, 2017
International Electronic Communications Convention Act, 2017