About the Ministry of the Environment

Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has been protecting Ontario’s environment for over 30 years. Using stringent regulations, targeted enforcement and a variety of innovative programs and initiatives, the ministry continues to address environmental issues that have local, regional and/or global effects.

For more information on the Ministry of the Environment, read An Introduction to the Ministry of the Environment

• History of the Ministry from 1972 to 1997

Ministry Structure

The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for protecting clean and safe air, land and water to ensure healthy communities, ecological protection and sustainable development for present and future generations of Ontarians.

Divisions

The ministry currently has five divisions, each headed by an Assistant Deputy Minister who reports directly to the Deputy Minister. The five divisions are as follows:

Agencies

Ministry Acts and Regulations

Ministry acts and regulations can be found on the e-Laws website.

Public Information Centre

For general information or publication requests, please contact  the Ministry of the Environment Public Information Centre.

Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) and the Environmental Registry

The EBR establishes a mechanism for providing the public with the details of proposed Acts, regulations, policies and instruments along with other important information before a final decision is made. All environmentally significant proposals must be placed on the Environmental Registry. The Registry provides notice of proposals and decision-making activities that may significantly affect the environment.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

The Freedom of Information Office is responsible for implementing and administering the "Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" within the ministry and its affiliated agencies.
Learn more about the Freedom of Information Office

Careers with the Ministry of the Environment

We are looking for motivated and talented individuals from a variety of fields. 
Learn more about employment opportunities at the Ministry of the Environment.