FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Government and Politics

1. How can I send an e-mail to the Premier?
2. Where can I get a copy of the Ontario Gazette?
3. Where can I find information on the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?
   
4. How do I send comments or inquiries to the government ministries and agencies that do not have Web sites or those that do not offer an E-mail address for online services?
   
5. Where can I purchase the directories, books and reports that are published by the Ontario government?
6. Where can I get a copy of statutes (acts) and regulations?
7. Where can I obtain copies of publications of the latest Government of Ontario Information and Technology Standards, guidelines, technical reports, and preferred practices?
8. How do I find the status of a bill and where can I get a copy?
9. Where can I find information about Government in my local community?
10. Where can I find the winning lottery numbers?
11. Where can I get a copy of Hansard?
12. Where can I find information about the activities of the Ontario Legislature?
    
13. Where can I find an address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for an Ontario government employee?
14. How can I contact a Cabinet Minister or a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP)?
15. Where can I find a list of Cabinet Ministers?
    
16. How can I find out who is my Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP)?
    

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How can I send an e-mail to the Premier?

The Premier's Web site has an online form where you can e-mail your comments and inquiries to the Premier.

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Where can I get a copy of the Ontario Gazette?

The Ontario Gazette is available from Publications Ontario. Print copies are available for purchase from Publications Ontario.

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Where can I find information on the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

The Corporate Freedom of Information and Privacy Office provides information on the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario provides independent review of government decisions and practices concerning access and privacy and offers a wide variety of educational resources on these issues.

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How do I send comments or inquiries to the government ministries and agencies that do not have Web sites or those that do not offer an E-mail address for online services?

You can use the online feedback form to send your comments or inquiries to the government ministries and agencies that do not offer an e-mail address for online services. Your comments and inquiries will be forwarded to the appropriate department.

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Where can I purchase the directories, books and reports that are published by the Ontario government?

The provincial government bookstore, known as Publications Ontario, sells Ontario government directories, books and reports. The products can be purchased in person, through mail order, Publications Ontario On-Line.

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Where can I get a copy of statutes (acts) and regulations?

Current versions of legislation statutes (acts) and regulations are available on the e-laws website. Print copies are available for purchase from Publications Ontario.

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Where can I obtain copies of publications of the latest Government of Ontario Information and Technology Standards, guidelines, technical reports, and preferred practices?

The Government of Ontario Information and Technology Standards Web site provides information on the latest standards, guidelines, technical reports and preferred practices.

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How do I find the status of a bill and where can I get a copy?

First, second and third readings of bills are available from the Ontario Legislative Assembly. Print copies are available for purchase from Publications Ontario.

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Where can I find information about Government in my local community?

Browse the list of Government Information Centres to find the location nearest to you.

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Where can I find the winning lottery numbers?

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provides information about the winning lottery numbers.

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Where can I get a copy of Hansard?

Hansard (the official verbatim report of the debates in the House) is available from the Ontario Legislative Assembly. Print copies are available for purchase from Publications Ontario.

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Where can I find information about the activities of the Ontario Legislature?

The Ontario Legislative Assembly Web site contains information about their activities and visitor information

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Where can I find an address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for an Ontario government employee?

The INFO-GO Web site provides information on addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses for Ontario government employees.

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How can I contact a Cabinet Minister or a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP)?

The Legislative Assembly maintains a list of Cabinet Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs).

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Where can I find a list of Cabinet Ministers?

The Premier of Ontario Web site maintains a current list of Cabinet Ministers.

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How can I find out who is my Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP)?

To find your Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), you can search online.

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