The Justice Policy Development Branch is the Ministry of the Attorney General's (MAG's) centre for strategic legal policy advice and support. We develop legal policy to respond to the issues of the day, in diverse areas such as civil, family and Aboriginal justice, human rights, administrative and commercial law, as well as civilian oversight of policing. Policy development involves gathering information, developing ideas to transform them into advice, and developing a course of action consistent with the government's priorities.

We also play an integral role in managing, advising and assisting on the legislative process and the legislative agenda of the Attorney General.

We work closely with the Attorney General's office, Deputy Attorney General's office, other divisions within MAG, as well as Cabinet Office, other Ontario ministries, and other governments.