Head of Government in Ontario: The Premier

The head of government in the Canadian province of Ontario is the Premier of Ontario.

Current Premier (as of 2024)

Doug Ford (Progressive Conservative Party), in office since June 29, 2018. Re-elected in 2022 with a majority government.

Role & Powers

• Chairs the Executive Council (Cabinet).
• Appoints ministers; sets legislative agenda.
• Leader of the party with confidence of the Legislative Assembly.
• Represents Ontario in federal-provincial relations (First Ministers' meetings).

Distinction: Head of State vs. Head of Government

• Head of State: The King (Charles III), represented in Ontario by the Lieutenant Governor (currently Edith Dumont). Ceremonial, constitutional role.
• Head of Government: The Premier. Political, executive leadership.

The Premier's office is at the Whitney Block, Queen's Park, Toronto.