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Program: Thunder Bay Office  
Organization: Ontario. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Phone Numbers: 1-800-891-0503
Fax: 807-343-7223
Website: www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-attorney-general
Address:
189 Red River Rd Suite 101
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 1A2
Location:
  • Located at Red River Rd in the N ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Red River Rd and Water St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Description: Functions as a decision maker for legal, personal, and financial affairs of individuals who are incapable of doing so on their own and do not have anyone else who is authorized to manage their affairs

  • Manages the legal, personal, and financial affairs of individuals who are incapable of doing so on their own, and do not have anyone else to do so
  • Makes financial decisions and conducts transactions, such as receiving and depositing income, filing tax returns, and paying bills
  • Investigates allegations of abuse for both a financial or personal care nature, and may remove an individual from a situation of harm
  • Makes decisions when medical treatment is proposed or admission to a long-term care home is proposed
  • Arranges for legal representation in capacity proceedings
  • Provides Power of Attorney (POA) kits

  • Fees: Service
    Application:
    • Call to request an information session

    • For treatment decisions, call the Ottawa office at 1-800-891-0506
    Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
    Languages: English * French
    Area Served:
    Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay  
    See Also: Consent, Capacity, and Substitute Decision Making
    Power of Attorney and Public Guardianship

    This information was last completely updated on January 21, 2025

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