Temporary impacts to services during early April 2026
Program: Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (The)
Organization: Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Phone Numbers: Collect Calls: 416-314-2801
Treatment Decisions Unit: 416-314-2788
Toll-Free: 1-800-891-0504
Treatment Decisions Unit: 1-800-387-2127
Guardianship Investigations: 1-800-891-0504
TTY: 1-833-813-5696
Website: www.ontario.ca/page/office-public-guardian-and-trustee
Address:
Atrium on Bay
595 Bay St, Suite 800
Toronto, ON
M5G 2M6
Intersection: Bay St and Dundas St W
Location: Toronto (Old Toronto)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Service Description: Operates to protect the interests of private citizens or estates as required * protection of interests and financial situations of adults who may be mentally incapable of making their own decisions, following a thorough investigation of the situation * protects interests of the heirs of those who have died leaving an estate but with no executor * the Capacity Assessment Office (CAO) provides training to capacity assessors * outreach and education services * management of the "perpetual care" trust funds of cemeteries * protects assets of charities * power of attorney forms


Regional Offices:

Fees: None
Application: Visit the website or call
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French reception, programs, publications, and website
Area Served: Ontario
See Also: Patient Rights
Power of Attorney and Public Guardianship
Last Updated: 5/5/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=164218

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