Archives of Ontario

The Archives of Ontario is the largest provincial archives in Canada, and the premier source of information about the history of the land we now call Ontario and its people. Since 1903, we’ve been collecting, preserving, and making available the documentary heritage of the province.

Consumer Protection Ontario

We help you ask the right questions when you make important decisions, like signing a contract, buying a car, starting home renovations, and more. Know the law and your rights as a consumer.

Digital Ontario

We are advancing Ontario’s digital innovation landscape by enhancing online services, strengthening cyber security, leveraging the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and much more.

Ontario Business Registry

The Ontario Business Registry (OBR) allows businesses and not-for-profit corporations to complete over 90 transactions online, including registering, incorporating, and updating their information.

ServiceOntario

We ensure your access to important Ontario government services and help you get your health card, driver’s licence, birth certificate, business registration and much more.

The Ontario Gazette

The official publication for legislative decisions, proclamations of new statutes, all regulations made under Ontario statutes, and notices that must be made public.

What we do

  • lead consumer protection, public safety and business law to promote a fair, safe and informed marketplace for consumers and businesses
  • provide Ontario government ministries and employees with procurement, finance and business services
  • deliver user-friendly digital platforms on Ontario.ca — establish digital and data policies, laws and frameworks
  • ensure individuals, families and businesses have access to important Ontario government services, documents, identification and permits either online, in person or by phone
  • champion inclusion and accessibility initiatives across the government, supporting all ministries to build an even more accessible, inclusive workplace
  • promote good recordkeeping practices across the government and provide strategic leadership for freedom of information and privacy protection and information management
  • leverage digital technology to enhance online delivery of government programs and services, and strengthen privacy and data protections 
  • build, manage, preserve, and provide public access to the collection of Ontario’s historical records and documents
  • help individuals and businesses access government services and information
  • oversee 12 administrative authorities that ensure the application and enforcement of Ontario's consumer protection and public safety laws

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For customer service

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement                                
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor                                
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3

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Service standards

  • We treat clients with fairness, equality and courtesy
  • If service is disrupted, we’ll tell you why, when it will be back and if there are alternate options
  • We provide accessible services that support people with disabilities
  • Without an appointment, wait times at ServiceOntario centres are less than 20 minutes, unless we tell you otherwise
  • ServiceOntario offers 9 money-back guarantees for select online services

Services and information

Administrative authorities

The ministry and these administrative authorities ensure that a number of Ontario’s consumer protection and public safety laws are applied and enforced:

Legislation

The ministry administers the following legislation: