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Ontario Justice International - Expertise to Share With the WorldThe Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has unparalleled experience in the administration of justice - expertise to share with the world. With a staff of over 7,000, the ministry operates more than 250 criminal, civil and family courts across the province and is responsible for over 100 statutes. The ministry has more than 1,300 lawyers on staff, including 500 civil lawyers and 700 Crown attorneys, who prosecute half a million charges each year. The ministry is also responsible for the drafting of legislation, the legal protection of vulnerable people, services to assist victims of crime and many other justice-related programs. OntarioOntario is the most populous province in Canada, with more than 11 million people or about a third of the country's population. It is also the economic engine of the country. Covering over 900,000 square kilometres, Ontario is Canada's second largest province. Ontario has more than 150 years of continuous democratic government under the rule of law. Based on English common law, Ontario jurisprudence has evolved to meet modern needs. Canada's constitution provides equality rights and fundamental freedoms to all individuals, ensures due process in the prosecution of criminal offences, and guarantees the independence of judicial officials. International ServicesOntario Justice International (OJI) is the ministry's consultation service, drawing upon the Ontario government's experience in operating one of the largest justice systems in North America. OJI assists other jurisdictions by establishing multi-disciplinary teams of experts from both the public and private sectors. These teams help the client government design and operate a fair, impartial, accessible and efficient justice system. Law and PolicyOntario's justice system reflects democratic principles and the rule of law. It governs relationships among individuals, the state, corporate entities and other organizations. OJI helps client governments establish a legal and policy framework based on respect for the rule of law.
Efficient Court AdministrationAn efficient court administration supports timely and impartial justice. Ontario operates the largest and busiest court system in Canada, and one of the largest in North America.
Resolving DisputesOntario provides its residents with a number of alternatives to court for resolving disputes.
Access to JusticeThe Ontario government is committed to helping people obtain justice, and has established a range of programs and services to create better access to the justice system.
Criminal JusticeOntario enforces criminal law within its jurisdiction
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