Program: Ontario. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee - 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
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Description:
  • 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: City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
    See Also: Consent, Capacity, and Substitute Decision Making
    Power of Attorney and Public Guardianship
    Last Updated: 1/21/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141213

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