Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General

Site: Toronto - Morton Shulman Ave

Service: Office of the Chief Coroner

Record #: MET0866
Last Full Update: 27 Apr 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-314-4000 ; After hours emergency: 416-314-4100
Fax 416-314-4030
E-Mail occ.inquiries@ontario.ca
Website http://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 (Toronto, between Steeles Avenue and Bloor Street; East of Jarvis Street between Bloor Street and Lake Ontario), 647-329-1827, fax 416-314-4030
  • Toronto West (Toronto, West of Yonge Street between Steeles Avenue and Bloor Street;

    West of Jarvis Street between Bloor Street and Lake Ontario), 647-329-1828, fax 416-314-4030

Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Durham Region ; Halton Region ; 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
 
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Intersection Keele St and Wilson Ave
Mailing Address Forensic Services and Coroners Complex, 25 Morton Shulman Ave 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M3M 0B1
Physical Access Fully accessible - 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

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