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Government of Ontario

The Government of Ontario is responsible for a wide range of services and areas that directly affect people living in the province. These responsibilities include:

Health Care

  • Hospitals

  • Health insurance (like OHIP)

  • Long-term care homes

Education

  • Public schools (elementary & high school)

  • Colleges and universities

Transportation

  • Highways and major roads

  • Driver’s licenses and vehicle plates

  • Public transit like GO trains

Environment & Natural Resources

  • Provincial parks

  • Forests, mining, and energy

  • Protecting the environment

Jobs & Social Services

  • Help for people looking for work

  • Welfare and disability support

  • Child and family services

Justice & Safety

  • Provincial police (OPP)

  • Courts and jails

  • Legal aid

Housing & Cities

  • Affordable housing programs

  • Working with towns and cities

Taxes & Budget

  • Collecting provincial taxes (like part of HST)

  • Managing the province’s money

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