Government

Learn about the government services available to you and how government works.

Services for residents

Access government services and products from ServiceOntario, including birth certificates, driver's licences and health cards.

Services for businesses

Information and services to help you start or run a business in Ontario.

Services for not-for-profits

Information for not-for-profits and charities.


Open Government

Learn how we're creating a more transparent, accessible government for Ontarians.

Ontario data

Browse and download machine-readable data covering government expenses, healthcare, provincial demographics and more.


How government works

History of government

How the Ontario government is organized and how it works.

Doing business with the government

How to do business with us and other public sector organizations.

Accountability rules

Learn about accountability rules for public officials. Includes travel, meal and hospitality expenses.

Ministries

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Ontario's ministries and read about their ministers.

Agencies and public appointments

Ontario has over 540 agencies, boards, commissions, councils, authorities and foundations.

About the OPS

Information about the Ontario public service, the organization that provides government services to you.


Ontario's finances

Ontario Budget

A financial roadmap that outlines the government's key spending policies and practices.

Public Accounts

Explore the audited consolidated financial statements of the government.

Economic updates

A detailed look at Ontario's economy, including the Ontario Economic Update and the Ontario Factsheet.

Contact us

ServiceOntario

Driver licences, plate stickers, health cards, birth certificates and other services provided by the Ontario Government.

Ontario Digital Service

Working every day to deliver simpler, faster and better services for people and businesses.

Treasury Board Secretariat

Leading the government's efforts on accountability, openness and modernization.

Ministry of Finance

Supporting a strong economic, fiscal and investment climate for Ontario, while ensuring accountability with respect to the use of public funds.

Updated: May 20, 2021