Who Does What

There are four levels of government in Wellington County, each with their own set of responsibilities and services. All elected officials, regardless of what level of government they are voted into, are entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of those living in Canada.

Municipal - Town or Township
Regional - County of Wellington
Provincial - Ontario Government
Federal - Government of Canada

A statue of a cannon and flagpole with the canadian flag in front of a local city hall building.

Municipal Town or Township

Represented by your Town Councillors and Mayor who also represents you at the County level. Responsible for representing the interests of cities and towns.

The towns and townships within the County of Wellington include: Township of Centre Wellington, Town of Erin, Township of Guelph/Eramosa, Township of Mapleton, Town of Minto, Township of Puslinch, Township of Wellington North. 

Responsible for:

  • Animal Licensing and Control
  • Licensing
  • Arts and Culture
  • Local Economic Development
  • Bridges, Roads, and Sidewalks (local)
  • Marriage License
  • Births
  • Municipal Elections
  • Building and Zone By-Laws
  • Property Tax Collection and Administration
  • Building Permits
  • Parks and Recreation Centres
  • Burn Permits
  • Rezoning and Minor Variance
  • By-law Enforcement
  • Sewage
  • Cemeteries
  • Site Planning
  • Community Centres (Arenas, Pools)
  • Town Parks and Trails
  • Deaths
  • Wastewater and Water
  • Fire Services
  • Well Water
  • Heritage

County of Wellington Administration Building with green vines climbing the stone.

County of Wellington

Represented by your County Councillors, Warden, and Town Mayors. Responsible for sharing the responsibilities for services with our member municipalities.

Responsible for

Queen's Park main building

Provincial-Ontario Government

Led by the Premier of Ontario and represented by your Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP). Responsible for regional issues.

Responsible for:

  • Administration of Justice
  • Agriculture
  • Birth Certificates
  • Driver's Licenses
  • Health Cards
  • Health Care Delivery
  • Highways
  • Hospitals
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Name Change
  • Natural Resources and Environment
  • Prisons
  • Provincial Corrections
  • Provincial Courts
  • School and Education

Canadian Parliament building in Ottawa, Ontario.

Federal - Government of Canada

Led by the Prime Minister and represented by your Member of Parliament (MP). Responsible for national and international issues.

Responsible for:

  • Aboriginal Lands and Rights
  • Citizenship and Immigration
  • Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)
  • Criminal Law
  • Employment/Social Insurance
  • Federal Corrections
  • Federal Taxes
  • GST/HST Credit
  • Income Taxes
  • International Relations
  • Military and National Defence
  • Money and Banking
  • Old Age Security
  • Passports
  • Postal Service
  • Shipping, Railways, Telephone, and Pipelines