Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General
Site: Office of the Chief Coroner
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET0866 | Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Formerly the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-314-4000 ; After hours emergency 416-314-4100 |
| Fax | 416-314-4030 |
| occ.inquiries@ontario.ca | |
| Website | www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Dr Dirk Huyer, Chief Coroner |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Investigates all unnatural, sudden and unexpected deaths * orders autopsies and holds inquests when required * signs cremation certificates * responsible for out of province shipment of bodies * reports include public safety recommendations * administers donations of bodies for medical education and research * supervises and educates investigating coroner and pathologists in Ontario
Regional Supervising Coroner Offices Central East (formerly Brampton) Office, 647-329-1826, fax 416-314-4030 Central West (formerly Guelph) Office, 647-329-1825, fax 416-314-4030 Toronto East (east of Yonge St), 647-329-1827, fax 416-314-4030 Toronto West (west of Yonge St), 647-329-1828, fax 416-314-4030 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Muskoka District ; Peel Region ; Simcoe County ; Toronto ; Wellington County ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Central Region |
| Eligibility | Open to all |
| Application | Not applicable |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | North York East |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Keele St and Wilson Ave |
| Physical Access | Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Body Donations ; Coroner Services ; Mortuary Services |
