Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General, Office of the Chief Coroner

Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General

Site: Toronto - Office of the Chief Coroner

Service: Office of the Chief Coroner

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Record #: MET0866

Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2024

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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
E-Mail	occ.inquiries@ontario.ca
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/office-chief-coroner-and-ontario-forensic-pathology-service
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 (Durham and York) Office, 647-329-1826, fax 416-314-4030 Central West (Halton, Peel and Simcoe) 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 County
Boundaries	Central Region
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Not applicable
Languages	English, French
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Forensic Services and Coroners Complex, 25 Morton Shulman Ave Toronto, ON Canada M3M 0B1 View Google Map
Intersection	Keele St and Wilson Ave
Mailing Address	Forensic Services and Coroners Complex, 25 Morton Shulman Ave Toronto, ON Canada M3M 0B1
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

Agency Overview

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