Ontario Public Service Lexicons
Use these lexicons to find specialized terms and expressions when translating Ontario government documents for the public, such as:
- webpages
- job advertisements
- news releases
- signage
- directive and operating policy titles
Commonly used abbreviations
Find abbreviations commonly used by the Government of Ontario. This lexicon does not include ministry names.
Government websites
Find language and terms used on Ontario government websites.
Job ads and position descriptions
Find language and terms used in Ontario government job advertisements and position descriptions.
News releases and other information documents
Find language and terms commonly used in ministry information documents released to the public, including:
- news releases
- backgrounders
- quick facts
- announcements
Note: The French translations are those recommended to be used for all Ontario ministries. However, if the English or French entry is followed by a ministry name, this is the preferred term or phrase for that ministry.
Ontario Public Service corporate directive, operating policy and guideline titles
Find the titles of directives, operating policies and guidelines that apply to the Ontario Public Service.
Government signage
Find language and terms used on Ontario Government court signage.
Court signage: notices to visitors
Find common notices to visitors used in Ontario court signage.
English | French |
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Assistance for Persons with Disabilities |
Aide aux personnes handicapées |
Attention Visitors |
Avis aux visiteurs |
Attention Visitors |
Avis aux visiteurs |
Attention Visitors |
Avis aux visiteurs |
Audio Recording |
Enregistrement audio |
Decorum In Courtroom
|
Décorum de la salle d'audience
|
Direct all inquiries to the information kiosk located in the public entrance lobby |
Veuillez adresser vos demandes au comptoir de renseignements situé dans le hall de l'entrée du public |
Do not hold door open. Keep closed and locked at all times. |
Ne pas garder la porte ouverte. Veuillez laisser la porte fermée et verrouillée en tout temps. |
In case of elevator malfunction follow these instructions:
|
En cas de panne de l’ascenseur :
|
In Case of Fire |
En cas d'incendie |
In this location, services are offered in both English and French |
Ici, nos services sont offerts en français et en anglais |
No food, beverages, gum, hats, cellphones or pagers allowed inside the courtroom |
Tout aliment, boisson, gomme à mâcher, chapeau, téléphone cellulaire ou téléavertisseur est interdit dans la salle d’audience |
No person in possession of a weapon or an article that could be dangerous to the public peace will be allowed to enter this court facility. Persons in possession of illegal articles will be subject to arrest and may be charged criminally. |
Toute personne en possession d’une arme ou d’un article pouvant représenter un danger pour l’ordre public se verra refuser l’entrée à ce palais de justice. Toute personne en possession d’un article illégal sera arrêtée et pourrait faire face à des accusations criminelles. |
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
|
AVIS AU PUBLIC
|
Notice to the public
If you have any doubts, consult a member of the legal profession. |
Avis au public
En cas de doute, veuillez consulter une avocate ou un avocat. |
Service Counter |
Comptoir de service |
This Courthouse is a scent/fragrances free environment. Fragrances cause health problems for some people who have asthma, allergies or multiple chemical sensitivities. We ask that you not wear cologne, perfume, or other scented products when you come to this building. |
Ce palais de justice est un milieu sans parfum. Les parfums causent des problèmes de santé à certaines personnes qui souffrent d’asthme, d’allergies ou de sensibilité chimique multiple. Nous vous demandons de ne pas porter d’eau de Cologne, de parfum ou d'autres produits parfumés lorsque vous venez dans cet édifice. |
Witnesses are not permitted to wait in the courtroom – please wait outside. |
Les témoins ne sont pas autorisés à attendre dans la salle d’audience. Veuillez attendre à l’extérieur. |
Last updated: October 15, 2020.