Government of Ontario

The data includes agency websites, classifications and Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 regulation data.

Bilingual reference lists on the following topics: * names and official titles of current ministers and parliamentary assistants * official names, including short forms and acronyms, of all current and former ministries * names and publication dates of Ontario Public Service directives * official...

Glossaries on the following topics: * common abbreviations * government websites * job ads and position descriptions * signage (including court signage) * news releases and other information documents Access ONTERM, the complete source for official Ontario government terminology in English and...

Bilingual glossaries related to: * budget items from the Ontario Budget, the Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review * budget items from the Expenditure Estimates, the Public Accounts of Ontario and the Estimates Briefing Book * heading and terms from the Expenditure Estimates and the...

The spatial record for all the province's geographic areas affected by provincial level, area-specific land use policy. This layer may contain geometry from the: * provincial parks-regulated layer * conservation reserves-regulated layer * natural heritage values area layer *  wilderness areas...

This dataset contains a list of licensed tile drainage contractors in Ontario who design and install agricultural tile drainage systems. These contractors hold a valid business license under the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act, 1990 from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...

Get data on boundaries of local climatic areas used for forest fire weather forecasting. This dataset shows the boundaries of administrative areas used for forest fire weather forecasting. North of the French River, boundaries correspond closely with Environment Canada’s areas for public weather...

Get the locations of drainage tiles installed by licenced agricultural drainage contractors. As a requirement of the license, each contractor must report the location of new drainage tile areas to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness.

The purpose of this dataset is to depict the boundaries of the Niagara Escarpment Plan. The outer boundary of the area covered by the Niagara Escarpment Plan is fixed and inflexible. It can only be changed by a plan amendment. It is formed by a combination of features like: * roads * railways *...

The dataset identifies the location and types of Federal Land. These polygon boundaries should be verified using Federal Crown Land Survey Records and/or title searched at the local Land Registry Office. This data set may not include all Federally owned lands. Official LIO title: Federal Land Other

The Niagara Escarpment Special Policy Area is comprised of the North Aldershot Policy Area and the Waterdown Policy Area. More information

This polygon data set contains the geographic boundaries of where meat inspection occurs across Southern Ontario.

This dataset shows the boundaries of systems of natural heritage features and areas, lands and waters that support connectivity and have significant ecological value. It includes areas defined in provincial plans such as the: * Greenbelt Plan * Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan * Niagara...

The data identifies First Nation treaties and other agreements, such as land purchases by the Crown. This file was used to create a reference map illustrating the 46 treaties and other agreements signed between 1781 and 1930.

Includes: * National Parks * National Marine Conservation Areas * heritage canals * National Wildlife Areas * Other Federal Protected areas This dataset is provided by the federal government, and may not include all Federal protected lands.

The boundaries of the 14 lead agencies that support the Student Nutrition Program. Data contains lead agency names and accompanying shape files that detail their service areas.

Get data on areas where outdoor fires are not permitted. This dataset shows areas where outdoor fires are restricted in accordance with the Forest Fires Prevention Act. There are two reasons why a restricted fire zone is in effect: * outdoor conditions are extremely dry * the number of fires...

Often these parcels were surveyed before township surveys in their area. They may also be supplemental to them (as is the case with some Cadastral Islands). Sometimes these were laid out after a township survey was done, so some may be part of a geographic township. Cadastral Location includes...

The data is used to create reference and thematic maps The Special Needs Strategy was launched in February 2014 to improve services for children and youth with special needs and their families. Its three key areas include: * identifying kids' needs earlier and connecting them to the right help...

Get the locations of dairy plants registered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  The intended use of this data is to assist the public and ministry staff to locate licenced dairy plants.