In April 2002 , the two functions merged again , and the newly created ministry was renamed as the '' ' Ministry of Public Safety and Security ' '' . This was done in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks . The new ministry encompassed correctional services as well as a new emphasis on border security . In 2003 , the ministry was renamed to the '' ' Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services ' '' . In April 2019 , the Solicitor General role was re-introduced , and the ministry 's name was reverted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General .
2001 terrorist attacks
September 11 attacks
Ministry of the Solicitor General (Ontario)