Ministries
Learn about Ontario’s ministries.
Office of the Premier
Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office provides the Premier and their Cabinet with advice and analysis to help the government achieve its priorities.
31 Ministries
Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
Growing Ontario’s agri-food sector and helping to create a stronger economy for the province.
Attorney General
Administering the justice system in Ontario and protecting the public by delivering a wide range of legal services.
Children, Community and Social Services
Helping improve outcomes for children, youth, families and individuals who need support, advancing the interests of women across Ontario.
Citizenship and Multiculturalism
Leads the government’s anti-racism and inclusion initiatives to build an equitable Ontario and promote a sense of belonging through informed policies, programs and services.
Colleges and Universities
Helping you get the education and training you need to build a rewarding career.
Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Supporting a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs and prosperity for all Ontarians, with an additional mandate for small business.
Education
Delivering early years, child care and publicly funded education from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Energy and Electrification
Working to develop a safe, reliable and affordable energy supply across the province.
Environment, Conservation and Parks
Leading to healthier communities and economic prosperity through protecting Ontario’s air, land and water.
Finance
Leading the province’s fiscal, tax, economic and statistics policy, administering tax and benefit programs and reporting on Ontario’s economic and fiscal plans.
Francophone Affairs
Ensuring Franco-Ontarians receive government services in French so they can participate in the social, economic and political life of the province while maintaining their linguistic and cultural heritage.
Health
Helping people stay healthy, delivering high-quality care when they need it and protecting the health system for future generations.
Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Working to ensure a better future for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
Infrastructure
Guiding Ontario’s historic infrastructure plan and leading projects that strengthen our communities and economy, such as hospitals, transit systems, roads and bridges, with an additional mandate for government real estate.
Intergovernmental Affairs
Working with provincial, federal and international partners on issues that affect Ontario.
Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Working to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, promoting and enforcing employment standards, and helping settle workplace disputes and collective agreements in Ontario.
Long-Term Care
Working to end hallway medicine, reduce waitlists and ensure that our long-term care sector has a proper path forward to handle the growing elderly population.
Mines
Overseeing Ontario’s mineral sector, providing geoscience information and supporting sustainable development in the Ring of Fire.
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Working with local governments and partners across Ontario to build safe and strong urban and rural communities with dynamic local economies, a high quality of life and affordable and suitable homes for everyone.
Natural Resources
Protecting Ontario’s biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities.
Northern Development
Promoting economic and community development in Northern Ontario with business support services, grants and loans.
Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Delivering vital programs, services, and products — ranging from health cards, drivers licences and birth certificates to consumer protection and public safety — to help create a better quality of life for Ontario’s families.
Red Tape Reduction
Cutting red tape across government to make life easier for Ontarians and businesses.
Rural Affairs
Supporting rural communities to create a stronger economy for the province.
Seniors and Accessibility
Improving life for seniors and people with disabilities by changing perceptions and promoting the benefits of an age-diverse, accessible workplace and community.
Solicitor General
Ensuring Ontario’s communities are supported and protected by law enforcement, and that public safety and correctional systems are safe, effective, efficient and accountable.
Sport
Championing participation in sport and recreation activities across the province.
Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Working to improve quality of life and promoting economic growth by supporting and delivering tourism and cultural experiences and supporting the arts and cultural industries across Ontario.
Transportation
Moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably across Ontario to improve quality of life and support a globally competitive economy.
Treasury Board Secretariat
Leading the government’s efforts on accountability, openness and modernization, with an expanded mandate for emergency management and procurement, including Supply Ontario. We help deliver good government and excellent public services in the most effective and efficient way possible.