Mandate, Mission & Vision
The ESA is Ontario’s delegated administrative authority for electrical safety, reporting to the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP). The Ontario government has given ESA a mandate to improve public electrical safety.
Our mandate guides everything we do and sets a solid foundation for our strategic priorities, enabling us to function as a trusted leader in electrical safety and a proactive partner in shaping a safer Ontario.
Our Vision:
An Ontario where people can live, work and play safe from electrical harm, now and into the future.
Our Mission:
To enable a safe, electrified Ontario through expertise, regulatory oversight and collaboration.
Our Mandate:
To protect Ontarians by reducing the risk of electrical harm in all settings — homes, businesses and public spaces.
Values:
SAFETY
We can and will make Ontario a safer place for all citizens.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of responsibility and ethical behaviour.
LEADERSHIP
We will always strive to do better, challenge assumptions, and welcome new ideas.
COLLABORATION
We work best when we work together.
INTEGRITY AND TRUST
We will take the high road.
The Electrical Safety Authority has a corporate strategy for the years 2025-2030 and an annual Business Plan that define how we will serve our mission and mandate, and advance towards our vision.