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 put safety at the core of all that we do.
PEOPLE FOCUSED
We put ourselves in others’ shoes, understanding the needs of our staff, our stakeholders and the people we serve.
ACCOUNTABLE
We commit to our goals, to each other and deliver results that matter.
INCLUSIVE
We encourage and value differences, recognizing that diverse perspectives strengthen our work.
COURAGE AND INTEGRITY
We engage in honest conversations in the best interest of our safety purpose, treating our staff, regulated communities, stakeholders and partners with respect.
ADAPTIVE
We continuously assess our environment and evolve to meet emerging challenges.
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.