Ministry of the Solicitor General

The Ministry of the Solicitor General ensure Ontario's communities are supported and protected by law enforcement, and that public safety and correctional systems are safe, effective, efficient and accountable. Their correctional services establishes, maintains, operates and monitors Ontario's adult correctional institutions and probation and parole offices, provides programs and facilities to help rehabilitate offenders and ensures the safety of individuals placed in the correctional system. For public safety and security, they maintain the security of Ontario by coordinating public safety initiatives among municipal, fire and emergency services organizations within and outside the province. Lastly, their policing services oversee policing services throughout Ontario, licenses, regulates and investigates the activities of private investigation and security agencies and their employees in Ontario.