Environment, Conservation and Parks
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks protects Ontario's environment and natural heritage through conservation programs, environmental regulation, and management of provincial parks.
Department Spending
In Financial Year 2023-24,
$899M
was spent by Environment, Conservation and Parks
In Financial Year 2023-24,
0.4%
of Ontario provincial spending was by Environment, Conservation and Parks
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks spent $899M in fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, representing 0.4% of the $206.6B in total provincial spending. This investment supports environmental protection and conservation.
Environmental protection is crucial for Ontario's future sustainability and quality of life. This ministry enforces environmental regulations, manages provincial parks, and implements programs to protect air, water, and natural heritage.
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks operates programs including environmental monitoring, pollution control, provincial parks management, species protection, climate adaptation, and environmental assessment.
