Solicitor General
The Ministry of the Solicitor General ensures public safety through policing, correctional services, emergency management, and fire safety, protecting communities across Ontario.
Department Spending
In Financial Year 2023-24,
$3.9B
was spent by Solicitor General
In Financial Year 2023-24,
1.9%
of Ontario provincial spending was by Solicitor General
The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General spent $3.9B in fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, representing 1.9% of the $206.6B in total provincial spending. This investment supports the OPP, correctional facilities, and emergency services.
Public safety is a core government responsibility. This ministry operates the Ontario Provincial Police, manages correctional institutions, coordinates emergency response, and supports community safety initiatives across the province.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General operates programs including the Ontario Provincial Police, correctional services, emergency management, fire safety oversight, 911 services, and community policing grants.
