Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada1001-5000 Employees
Based in Toronto, the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services operates within the government administration sector to safeguard communities through law enforcement and public safety systems that are intended to be safe, secure, effective, efficient, and accountable. The ministry directly manages Ontario's adult correctional institutions and oversees probation and parole offices. Its mandate also encompasses policing, death investigations, forensic sciences, fire safety and investigations, emergency management, animal welfare, and private security and investigative services. The ministry's overarching aim is to reform Ontario's provincial correctional system and modernize policing to support safe, strong communities across the province. In June 2026, the government announced a partnership with CPA Ontario to help municipalities streamline financial processes during emergencies.