Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

• Ontario. Ministère des Services Gouvernmentaux et des Services aux Consommateurs

• Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services was created in October, 2007, replacing the Ministry of Government Services.

It was originally comprised of the following Divisions, each headed by an Assistant Deputy Minister: HR Management and Corporate Services, Leadership and Learning, Employee Services, HR Service Delivery, Modernization, Corporate Services, Policy and Consumer Protection Services. It also included the Office of the Corporate Chief Information Technology Officer and Chief Strategist, Ontario Shared Services (headed by an Associate Deputy Minister), and ServicesOntario (headed by a CEO), as well as the Archives of Ontario.

In addition the following agencies reported to the Minister of Government and Consumer Services: Civil Service Commission, Provincial Judges Pension Board, Advertising Review Board, Ontario Film Review Board, Ontario Racing Commission, Ontario Pension Board, Alcohol and Gaming Commission, and Licence Appeal Tribunal.

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is responsible for the management of the Government of Ontario's workforce, procurement services and technology resources; the provision of government information to individuals and businesses; the development of policies and the provision of services to protect Ontario consumers; the registration of births, marriages and deaths in Ontario and the issuance of certificates; the management of the land registry system; and the preservation of Ontario's documentary heritage.

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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM

Ministry website.

Ministry Intranet site