Ontario Government Resources

The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for providing a fair and accessible justice system which reflects the needs of the diverse communities it serves across government and the province. It strives to manage the justice system in an equitable, affordable and accessible way throughout the province (News Release 2007).

The Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides funding for child welfare, family intervention services, children's community support services, children's mental health services, and child care.

CLEO is a community legal clinic that produces clear language material for people with low incomes. Main topics include social assistance, landlord and tenant law, refugee and immigration law, workers' compensation, women's issues, family law, employment insurance and human rights.

The Youth Challenge Fund is the Ontario Provincial Government's initiative to deal with the root causes of choices that can lead young people toward crime.

The Youth Opportunities Strategy is a $28.5 million investment by the province of Ontario in establishing and expanding community programs to help youth succeed, responding to needs identified by youth and community organizations.