More about Law and Safety

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to law and safety in general.

Information and Resources

  • Privacy Statement
    Current information management practices regarding what information Ontario government ministries and agencies may collect, use, and secure when you visit our websites.
  • Government of Canada Get Cyber Safe Campaign
    Make cyber security a personal priority. Tips and resources to help protect everything that's important to you. Find out where the risks are, learn how to protect yourself and your devices.
  • Victim Fine Surcharge
    The Victims’ Bill of Rights, proclaimed in 1996, was an important step in acknowledging and responding to the needs of victims of crime. Under the Act, a surcharge applied to provincial and federal fines is credited to a special fund to assist victims of crime. The Victim Justice Fund revenue is allocated to programs and services such as SupportLink, Victim Support Line, Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Services and Victim/Witness Assistance Programs.
  • Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
    Each year, we honour Ontarians who make our province a better place to live. We encourage you to help us honour them by nominating someone in your community who deserves special recognition.
  • Youth Justice Services
    The Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides youth justice services to youth, aged 12 to 17 at the time of their offence, who are charged with or convicted of criminal or provincial offences.
  • A Mini Guide to Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
    A quick overview of the key points of the municipal Act. Revised July 2008.
  • Ontario Police College
    The Ontario Police College(OPC) provides training designed to prepare police officers to safely and effectively perform their duties, while meeting the needs of Ontario's diverse communities.
  • Probation
    Probation is a court disposition that authorizes the offender to remain at large in the community subject to conditions prescribed in a probation order.
  • Parole
    Parole is a conditional release from a correctional institution. It permits an offender to serve the remainder of his/her sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation and parole officer.
  • Constable Selection System
    The Constable Selection Unit was mandated to design and implement a new standardized system for Ontario police services to use in selecting candidates for the position of constable.
  • Private Investigators & Security Guards
    The primary function of the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch is the licensing of security guards, private investigators and licensed employers.The branch is comprised of the Registrar's office, which is responsible for the Investigation and Enforcement Unit and the Licensing Unit.
  • Release from Custody
    Release from custody can occur at several points in the sentencing process as follows:the parole eligibility date; the discharge possible date; and the final warrant expiry date.
  • Policing Services
    The Policing Services Division is responsible for the ongoing development and improvement of policing throughout the province.
  • Business Names Act (BNA)
    An act to make provisions with respect to the registration and use of business names.
  • Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act
    Commissioners for taking Affidavits Act
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