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Overview

The Ministry of the Attorney General delivers justice services to Ontarians by: prosecuting crime and preserving public order and personal safety; supporting victims of crime throughout the criminal justice system; providing decision-making and justice support services to vulnerable people; providing criminal, civil and family courts and related justice services that are fair, timely and accessible; providing legal advice and services to government.

Major Responsibilities

The Ministry delivers and administers a wide range of justice services including:

• administering approximately 115 statutes;
• conducting criminal proceedings throughout Ontario;
• providing legal advice to, and conducting litigation on behalf of, all government ministries and many agencies, boards and tribunals;
• providing advice on, and drafting, all legislation and regulations; and
• coordinating and administering court services throughout Ontario.

The following Offices, Agencies, Boards and Commissions fall within the ministry's responsibilities:

• Assessment Review Board (ARB)
• Board of Negotiation (BON)
• Legal Aid Ontario (LAO)
• Office of the Children's Lawyer
• Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)
• Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)
• Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)
• Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
• Special Investigations Unit (SIU)