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

Consumer Protection °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû

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 °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû

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

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Business Registry

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

Service°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû

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

The °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Gazette

The official publication for legislative decisions, proclamations of new statutes, all regulations made under °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû 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 °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû government ministries and employees with procurement, finance and business services
  • deliver user-friendly digital platforms on °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû.ca — establish digital and data policies, laws and frameworks
  • ensure individuals, families and businesses have access to important °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû 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 °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’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 °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû's consumer protection and public safety laws

Contact us

 
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For customer service

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

Minister, media and news

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 Service°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû centres are less than 20 minutes, unless we tell you otherwise
  • Service°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû 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 °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s consumer protection and public safety laws are applied and enforced:

Legislation

The ministry administers the following legislation: