Ministry of the Attorney General
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Overview
The mandate of the Ministry of the Attorney General is to ensure a fair, effective and accessible justice system for all Ontarians.
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;
- coordinating and administering court services throughout Ontario;
- working with partners to ensure our communities are safe; and
- improving services for vulnerable people, including victims of crimes and their families.
The following offices, agencies, boards and commissions fall within the ministry's responsibilities:
- Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
- Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
- Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario
- Legal Aid Ontario
- Office for Victims of Crime
- Office of the Children's Lawyer
- Office of the Independent Police Review Director
- Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Social Justice Tribunals Cluster
- Special Investigations Unit
History of Government
