Category: Ontario

Joining Confederation Date Name Previously July 1, 1867 Ontario Canada West region of the Province of Canada Quebec Canada East region of the Province of Canada Nova Scotia Province of Nova Scotia New Brunswick Province of New Brunswick When did Ontario come into Confederation? July 1, 1867​​​​​​​​A federation of colonies in British North America – […]

Main Reasons They Entered Confederation led by a government appointed by Britain. o They also feared the U.S. would want to take over their lands. o Canada promised them financial help to build roads and services, and a railroad to transport goods and people to and from the East. Why did Ontario join the Confederation? […]

Within a Rural “RU” Zone no person shall use any land, erect, alter, enlarge, use or maintain any building or structure for any use other than as permitted in subsection 2 of this Section and also in accordance with the regulations contained or referred to in subsections 3 and 4 of this Section. 26.2. USES […]

13 per cent. RST at the rate of 13 per cent is payable on the fair market value of a specified vehicle purchased privately (i.e., from a person who is not a GST/HST registrant) in Ontario, unless an RST exemption is applicable. RST is collected at ServiceOntario Centres across Ontario. Can you gift a trailer […]

You will need to bring the following documents to a ServiceOntario centre: a completed Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle in the Province of Ontario form. proof of Ontario vehicle insurance. your Ontario driver’s licence. How do you change ownership of a trailer? The buyer and the seller can fill […]

There are different ways to co-own a home. For example, you can do it as a group of individuals or by setting up a corporation (which can take different forms). Co-owners either have: equal shares of the property and equal decision-making power. How many people can own a house in Ontario? Properties may be owned […]

If you’ve heard the sound of a bird that sounds like laughing you’ve probably already heard the call of the green woodpecker. What kind of bird makes a laughing sound? The distinct voice of the Kookaburra sounds like human laughing— some people think! They are carnivorous, preferring mice, bugs, small reptiles and snakes. What bird […]

No, it is not illegal, just as it is not illegal to be homeless. But where you park your car might be illegal. Is it legal to live in your car in Ontario? In general, there are no laws prohibiting you from sleeping in your car. But you need to follow parking signs at rest […]

Ontario’s official flag was adopted in 1965. The flag includes the Union Jack, representing Ontario’s roots as a part of the British Empire, and Ontario’s Shield of Arms, symbolizing the province’s loyalty to Canada. What do the 11 points on the Canadian flag mean? Did you know? The original design for the maple leaf on […]

Landlords cannot ask you personal questions that interfere with your rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Therefore, questions about age, disability, place of origin, religion, family status, sexual orientation, gender expression and other Human Rights grounds are not allowed. What can a landlord legally ask for in Ontario? Choosing tenants A landlord can ask […]