About Us

Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has been protecting Ontario’s environment for over 30 years. Using stringent regulations, targeted enforcement and a variety of innovative programs and initiatives, the ministry continues to address environmental issues that have local, regional and/or global effects.

The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for protecting clean and safe air, land and water to ensure healthy communities, ecological protection and sustainable development for present and future generations of Ontarians.

To learn about the responsibilities of your federal, provincial and municipal governments, visit the contacting your government page.

What's in this section?

• About the Ministry
  Find out about the Ministry and its structure, including divisions, agencies, district offices and branches as well as Ministry acts and regulations.
• Careers and Summer Employment
  We are looking for motivated and talented individuals from a variety of fields. Learn more about employment opportunities at the Ministry of the Environment.
• Enforcement and Compliance
  The MOE conducts inspections to ensure that businesses are complying with regulations and the conditions of their Certificates of Approval. This section outlines the ministry's compliance activities and cleanup efforts.
• Public Information Centre
  Contact the Ministry of the Environment Public Information Centre for general information or publication requests
• Freedom of Information
  The Freedom of Information Office is responsible for implementing and administering the "Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" within the ministry and its affiliated agencies.
• Canada-Wide Standards
  Since 1998, Ontario has been participating with other jurisdictions across Canada in developing national standards titled “Canada-wide standards” (CWS). These standards are the outcome of a consensus-based process with multi-stakeholder consultation.
• Environmental Registry and the Environmental Bill of Rights
  The Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) took effect and the people of Ontario received an important tool to help them protect and restore the natural environment. While the Government of Ontario retains the primary responsibility for environmental protection, the EBR provides every resident with formal rights to play a more effective role.

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