The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario is the province’s independent environmental watchdog. Appointed by the Legislative Assembly, the ECO is tasked with monitoring and reporting on compliance with the Environmental Bill of Rights, and the government’s success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in achieving greater energy conservation in Ontario.

The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario:

• Provides reliable information on Ontario environment issues, and monitors government compliance with the Environmental Bill of Rights, through our Annual Reports and Supplements, Special Reports, and various other publications available for reading online here or for download here.
• Helps you use and understand your rights under the Environmental Bill of Rights.
• Helps you access the Environmental Registry, which gives you information about the environmentally significant proposals and decisions made by Ontario ministries.
• Supports a resource centre library, which features a large and growing collection of environmental resource materials.

Please also see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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