Overview

Ontarians are entitled to receive certain standards of service when you apply for a permit and/or licence for your business from the government.

Effective January 1, 2025 the Ontario government is committed to posting all government service standards for permitting and licensing services for businesses.

  • Service standards set out the amount of time that it will take for you to get a response from the government after you submit a request.
  • Service methods are the ways that you can request the permit or licence from the government (for example: online, email, mail or in-person).

Standards apply to requests or applications made under normal circumstances. For requests or applications made under a not normal circumstance different standards will apply.

Not normal circumstances could include: 

  • an inability to process an application due to incomplete or inaccurate information
  • an influx of applications when approaching a submission deadline

Under O. Reg 162/24, ministries must publish reports on compliance with their service standards once every quarter, outlining the percentage of time the ministry meets its service standards.

If you have questions about specific service standards and ratings, please contact the ministry responsible.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
New Licence for the Operation of a Dairy PlantOnline, email, mailUpon receipt of new applications, the ministry will review application for completeness and respond within 5 business days.Upon receipt of new applications, the ministry may need 20 business days to review application for completeness and respond.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Renewal of a Licence for the Operation of a Dairy PlantOnline, email, mailFor renewal applications received at least 60 days before expiry, the ministry will communicate a decision at least 5 business days before the licence expiry date.For renewal applications received at least 60 days before expiry, the ministry will communicate a decision at most 1 business day before the licence expiry date.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Amended Licence for the Operation of a Dairy PlantOnline, email, mailUpon receipt of a new application, the ministry will review the application for completeness and respond within 5 business days.Upon receipt of a new application, the ministry may need up to 20 business days to review an application for completeness and respond.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Permit to Construct or Alter a Building Intended For Use as a Dairy Plant - NewOnline, email, mailFor new applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry will communicate a decision within 60 business days.For new applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry may need 100 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Permit to Construct or Alter a Building Intended for Use as a Dairy Plant For Existing Licensed PlantsOnline, email, mailFor existing licensed plant applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry will communicate a decision within 30 business days.For existing licensed plant applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry may need up to 80 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Non-Shopkeeper Distributor Licence - NewOnline, email, mailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements, the ministry will communicate a decision within 10 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements, the ministry will communicate a decision within 20 business days.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Renewal of a Non-Shopkeeper Distributor LicenceOnline, email, mailFor renewal applications received at least 60 days before expiry, the ministry will communicate a decision at least 5 business days before the licence expiry date.For renewal applications received at least 60 days before expiry, the ministry will communicate a decision at most 1 business day before the expiry date.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Licence to operate a meat plantOnline, email, mailUpon receipt of application, the ministry will review the application for completeness and respond within 5 business days.Upon receipt of application, the ministry may need up to 20 business days to review an application and respond.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Licence to operate a fish processing operationOnline, email, mailUpon receipt of application, the ministry will review the application for completeness and respond within 5 business days.Upon receipt of application, the ministry may need up to 20 business days to review an application and respond.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Machine licence - NewOnline, email, mailFor new applications, that have been reviewed and deemed complete, and required inspection is complete, the ministry will communicate a  decision within 10  business days.For new applications, that have been reviewed and deemed complete, and required inspection is complete, the ministry may need up to 30 business days to communicate  a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Machine licence - RenewalEmail, mailFor renewal licence applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry will communicate a decision within 10 business days.or renewal licence applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry may need up to 30 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Machine operator’s licence (New and Renewal)Online, email, mailFor applications that are reviewed and deemed complete the ministry will communicate a decision  within 10 business days.For applications that are reviewed and deemed complete, the ministry may need up to 30 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Upgrade a machine operator’s licence - Upgrade from class C to BOnline, email, mailFor applications that are reviewed and deemed complete, with supporting documentation reviewed and approved, the ministry will communicate a decision within 10 business days.For applications that are reviewed and deemed complete, with supporting documentation reviewed and approved, the ministry may need up to 30 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Upgrade a machine operator’s licence - Upgrade from class B to AOnline, email, mailFor applications that are reviewed and deemed complete, with supporting documentation approved and required inspection is complete, the ministry will communicate a decision  within  10 business days.For applications that are reviewed and deemed complete, with supporting documentation approved and required inspection is complete, the ministry may need up to  30  business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act Business licence (licence to install drainage works) - NewOnline, email, mailFor new applications, that have been reviewed and deemed complete, and required inspection complete, the ministry will communicate a decision within 10 business days.For new applications, that have been reviewed and deemed complete, and required inspection is complete, the ministry may need up to 30 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act Business licence (licence to install drainage works) - RenewalOnline, email, mailFor renewal applications that have been reviewed and deemed complete, including the approval of the Tile Drainage Records package, the ministry will communicate a decision within  20 business days.For renewal applications that have been reviewed, including the approval of the Tile Drainage Records package, the ministry may need up 40 business days  to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Licence as a collector, broker, composting facility, renderer, transfer station, salvager (New and Renewal)Online, email, mailFor new applications that are fully completed and reviewed, including supporting documentation, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry will communicate a decision within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed and   reviewed, including supporting documentation, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry may need up to 60 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Livestock Community Sales Act (LCSA) Regular Sales LicenceOnline, email, mailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry will communicate a decision  within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry may need up to 60 business days to communicate a decision..January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Livestock Community Sales Act (LCSA) Special Sales LicenceOnline, email, mailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry will communicate a decision within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry may need up to 60 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Licence to sell livestock medicinesOnline, email, mailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements, the ministry will communicate a decision within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements, the ministry may need up to 60 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Licence to Operate a Supply Facility - NewEmail, mailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry will communicate a decision  within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licensing requirements including inspection(s) as necessary, the ministry may need up to 60 business days to communicate a decision.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Licence to Operate a Supply Facility - RenewalEmail, mailFor renewal applications, The ministry will communicate a decision  within 20 business days, upon approval.For received applications, the ministry may need up to  40 business days  to communicate a decision.January – March 2025Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Bees Act Queen and Nuc permit - Before deadlineOnline, email, mailFor Applications submitted in season and before the August 15th deadline, the ministry will communicate a decision within 80 business days. Timelines depend on weather, pollination window, treatment schedules, and the ability to complete required inspections.For Applications submitted in season before the August 15th deadline, the ministry may need up to 240 business days to communicate a decision. Timelines depend on weather, pollination window, treatment schedules, and the ability to complete required inspections.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Bees Act Queen and Nuc permit - After deadlineOnline, email, mailApplications submitted after the August 15th   deadline will be processed for the next beekeeping season. The ministry will communicate a decision within 160 business days of submission. Timeline depends on weather, pollination window, treatment schedules, and the ability to complete required inspections.Applications submitted after the August 15th deadline will be processed for the next beekeeping season. The ministry may need up to 200 business to communicate a decision. Timeline depends on weather, pollination window, treatment schedules, and the ability to complete required inspections.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Bees Act Selling permitEmail, mail, phoneFor received applications, the ministry will communicate a decision within 20 business days. Timelines depends on client’s timing request and planned sales.for received applications, the ministry may need up 60 business days  to communicate a decision. Timelines depends on client’s timing request and planned sales.January – March 2025Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
Phone: 100.0%
No activity.
Bees Act Import permitEmail, mailFor applications that are reviewed and deemed complete and have all eligibility requirements met including all required inspections reports submitted and reviewed, and any necessary inspection(s) complete, the ministry will communicate a decision within 10 business day. The Apiary Program prioritizes these permits as they are time sensitive, however, it is the applicant’s responsibility to communicate the need for this permit early and meet all requirements.For applications that are reviewed and deemed complete and have all eligibility requirements met including all required inspections reports submitted and reviewed, and any necessary inspection(s) complete, the ministry may need up to 20 business days to communicate a decision. The Apiary Program prioritizes these permits as they are time sensitive, however, it is the applicant’s responsibility to communicate the need for this permit early and meet all requirements.January – March 2025Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services 

For help or more information please contact the ministry and for inquiries related to adoption you may reach out to the adoption unit.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Licence to place children for adoption,
Child Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
Email 5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Licence to facilitate the intercountry adoption of children,
Intercountry Adoption Act, 1998
Email 5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Renewal of licence to place children for adoption,
Child Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
Email 5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Renewal of licence to facilitate the intercountry adoption of children,
Intercountry Adoption Act, 1998
Email 5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
New children's residence licence applicationOnline5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
New foster care licence applicationOnline5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
New staff model home licence application Online5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Children's residence licence renewalOnline5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Foster care licence renewalOnline5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Staff model home licence renewalOnline5 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application. 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of the application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.

Ministry of Education 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Child Care LicencesOnline through the Child Care Licensing SystemWithin 10 business days of receiving a child care licence application, the ministry will assign a staff to review the application.Within 20 business days of receiving a child care licence application, the ministry will assign a staff to review the application.January – March 202598.0%No activity.
Child Care LicencesOnline through the Child Care Licensing SystemOnce a final licensing inspection is completed, the ministry will  communicate a decision on whether a licence will be issued within 30 business days.    Timelines apply to licence applications that are not currently in active investigations.Once a final licensing inspection is completed, the ministry will  communicate a decision on whether a licence will be issued within 60 business days.    Timelines apply to licence applications that are not currently in active investigations.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Child Care Licence RenewalsOnline through the Child Care Licensing SystemThe ministry will communicate a decision on whether a licence will be renewed within 70 business days of a complete licence renewal application submission. Timelines apply to licence applications that are not currently in active investigations.   The ministry will communicate a decision on whether a licence will be renewed within 80 business days of a complete licence renewal application submission. Timelines apply to licence applications that are not currently in active investigations.   January – March 2025100.0%No activity.

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Environmental Compliance ApprovalOnline, email, mailThe ministry will issue a decision within 365 calendar days of an application being submitted.The ministry will issue a decision within 730 calendar days of an application being submitted.January – March 202565.5%No activity.
Renewable Energy ApprovalEmail, mailThe ministry will issue a decision within 180 calendar days of receiving a completed application.The ministry will issue a decision within 365 calendar days of receiving a completed application.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Permit to Take WaterOnline, email, mailThe ministry will issue a decision within 180 calendar days of an application being submitted.The ministry will issue a decision within 365 calendar days of receiving a complete application.January – March 202576.6%No activity.
Pesticide Licences (Vendor, and operator)OnlineThe ministry will issue licences immediately upon completion of the online application and payment.
 
Where applications require ministry review, a decision will be issued within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Drinking Water Testing Licence (new)EmailThe ministry will issue a decision on a new licence within 180 calendar of receiving a completed application.

 
The ministry will issue a decision on a new licence within 365 calendar days of receiving a completed application. 

 
January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Drinking Water Testing Licence (amendment)EmailThe ministry will issue a decision for an amendment to an existing licence within 90 calendar days of receiving a completed application.The ministry will issue a decision for an amendment to an existing licence within 180 calendar days of receiving a completed application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Endangered Species Act PermitEmailThe ministry will issue a decision within 91 calendar days after confirming receipt of a completed permit application form.The ministry will issue a decision within 180 calendar days after a complete submission is deemed completed.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Pesticide Permit - Water Extermination for West Nile Virus ControlEmail, mailThe ministry will issue a decision within five business days of receiving a completed application.The ministry will issue a decision within 15 business days of receiving a completed application complete.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Pesticide Permit - Land Extermination, Water Extermination, Structural ExterminationEmail, mailThe ministry will acknowledge receipt of a permit application within five business days and issue a decision within 45 business days of receiving a completed application during typical treatment periods.The ministry will acknowledge receipt of a permit application within 15 business days and will issue a decision within 90 business of receiving a completed application during typical treatment periods.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Licence of occupation and land use permits in respect of a business issued under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves ActEmailThe ministry will confirm receipt of a request to occupy land within two business days for online applications.The ministry will confirm receipt of a request to occupy land within four business days for online applications.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Licence of occupation and land use permits in respect of a business issued under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves ActMail, in-personThe ministry will confirm receipt of a request to occupy land within 15 business days for applications sent by mail or dropped off in person.The ministry will confirm receipt of a request to occupy land within 30 business days for applications sent by mail or dropped off in person.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Work Permits in respect of a business issued under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves ActMail, emailThe ministry will confirm receipt of a work permit application within two business days and issue or deny a permit within 21 business days of receiving a complete application, pending any outstanding Duty To Consult obligations.The ministry will confirm receipt of a request to occupy land within 30 business days for applications sent by mail or dropped off in person.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Well Contractor LicencesMail, emailThe ministry will issue a licence within 60 calendar days of receiving a complete application.The ministry will issue a licence within 90 calendar days of receiving a complete application.January – March 202599.8%No activity.

Ministry of Finance

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Fuel, Gasoline and / or Propane Tax Collector Designation and Manufacturer, Dyer, Importer, Exporter and / or Interjurisdictional Transporter Certificate for Fuel and GasolineMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Importer, Exporter and / or Interjurisdictional Transporter Certificate for Fuel and Gasoline TaxMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Railway Company Registration CertificateMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Designation as a DistributorMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Fuel Acquisition PermitMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Propane Exemption Certificate (PEC)Mail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Designation as a Collector of Propane Tax, Propane Exemption PermitMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Certificate of Exemption – Gasoline Only for First Nation Band, a Band-empowered entity, or Tribal CouncilMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
International Fuel Tax Agreement RegistrationMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
International Fuel Tax Agreement RegistrationIn-personFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 1 business day.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Tobacco Retail Dealer's PermitMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Registration Certificate for Producer, Processor, Dealer, Importer and / or Export of Raw Leaf TobaccoMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Tobacco Wholesaler's PermitMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Tobacco Tax and Cigar Tax Collector Designation,  Permit to Purchase and Sell Unmarked Cigarettes, Permit to Purchase and Sell Unmarked Fine Cut Tobacco, Permit to Mark Cigarettes Permit to Mark Fine Cut Tobacco, and / or Manufacture, Importer, Exporter, and Interjurisdictional Transporter Registration Certificate.Mail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Interjurisdictional Transporter Registration CertificateMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 60 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Vendor Permit-Insurance and Benefits PlansMail, fax, emailFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 15 business days.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 30 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Vendor Permit-Insurance and Benefits PlansPhoneFor new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 1 business day.For new applications that are fully completed, reviewed, and have met all pre-licencing requirements, the ministry will issue permits, certificates and licences within 30 business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.

Ministry of Health

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Laboratory Licensing Requests for existing licenseesOnline20 business days to communicate decision once a complete application is received. 60 business days to communicate decision once a complete application is received. January – March 2025No activity.50.0%
Potential New Entrant Licensing Application Stage 1 Email 2 business days to acknowledge receipt of inquiry.4 business days to acknowledge receipt of inquiry.January – March 2025No activity.100.0%
Potential New Entrant Business Case Review Email 20 business days to communicate decision.60 business days to communicate decision.January – March 2025No activity.100.0%
New Entrant Licensing Application Stage 2 Email 20 business days to communicate decision once a complete application is received. 60 business days to communicate state of application.January – March 2025No activity.100.0%
Written Approval for the Installation of an X-Ray machine used on humans*Email 10 business days to communicate whether an application is proceeding to technical review.15 business days to communicate whether an application is proceeding to technical review.January – March 202559.6%No activity.
Transfers - SubmittedOnline, mail5 business days to acknowledge receipt of application.15 business days to acknowledge receipt of application.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Transfers - ReviewedOnline, mailThe ministry will let businesses know if their application submission is complete or incomplete within 20 calendar days of receipt.The ministry will let businesses know if their application submission is complete or incomplete within 40 calendar days of receipt.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Transfers - DecisionsOnline, mailFor new applications that are fully completed and reviewed, the ministry will send the decision letter within 15 business days upon approval. For new applications that are fully completed and reviewed, the ministry will send the decision letter within 30 business days upon approval. January – March 2025No activity.100.0%
Call for ApplicationsOnline, mail14 business days to acknowledge receipt of applications.20 busines days to acknowledge receipt of applications.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Call for ApplicationsOnline, mail6 months to notify applicants on the results of their application, dependent on the volume of applications received. 12 months for notice to successful applicants, dependent on the volume of applications received. January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Call for ApplicationsOnline, mail6 months for pre-licence inspections from the date the centre indicates they are ready to be operational, dependent on inspector availability and volume of licencees. 12 months for Pre-Licence Inspections from the date the centre indicates they are ready to be operational, dependent on inspector availability and volume of licencees.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Call for ApplicationsOnline, mail3 months for TPA to be finalized, dependent on licencee readiness. 9 months for a TPA to be finalized dependent on licencee readiness. January – March 2025No activity.No activity.

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Licence to operate as a temporary help agency or to provide services as a recruiterOnlineThe Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Unit will acknowledge receipt of an application immediately upon submission.The Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Unit will acknowledge receipt within five business days.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Licence to operate as a temporary help agency or to provide services as a recruiterOnlineUpon completion of a review of an application by a licensing reviewer, that application is assigned to a team lead.  A team lead will verify the completeness of an application and assign that application to the Registrar or Director of Employment Standards with fifteen business days of assignment to a team lead.Upon completion of a review of an application by a licensing reviewer, that application is assigned to a team lead.  A team lead will verify the completeness of an application and assign that application to the Registrar or Director of Employment Standards with thirty business days of assignment to a team lead.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Licence to operate as a temporary help agency or to provide services as a recruiterOnlineWhere an applicant has met all conditions for the issuance of a licence, the Registrar of the Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Unit will issue a licence and update the web status page within five business days of assignment to the Registrar.Where an applicant has met all conditions for the issuance of a licence, the Registrar of the Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Unit will issue a licence and update the web status page within fifteen business days of assignment to the Registrar. January – March 2025100.0%No activity.

Ministry of Long-Term Care 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Long-Term Care Home LicenceMail, email5 business days to acknowledge receipt of complete application.15 business days to acknowledge receipt of complete application.January – March 2025No activity.100.0%
Long-Term Care Home LicenceMail, email10 business days to issue a Long-Term Care (LTC) licence for a new or redeveloped LTC home after confirmation of approval to occupy.10 business days to issue a Long-Term Care (LTC) licence for a new or redeveloped LTC home after confirmation of approval to occupy.January – March 2025No activity.100.0%
Long-Term Care Home LicenceMail, email10 business days to issue a new LTC licence resulting from an approved transfer of ownership of a LTC home after confirmation of the completion of all legislatively required licence reviews, Minister’s approvals, Director’s approvals and confirmation of the of legal completion of the acquisition between the current and proposed LTC home licensees.15 business days to issue a new LTC licence resulting from an approved transfer of ownership of a LTC home after confirmation of the completion of all legislatively required licence reviews, Minister’s approvals, Director’s approvals and confirmation of the legal completion of the acquisition between the current and proposed LTC home licensees.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.

Ministry of Energy and Mines 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Prospectors LicenceOnlineA prospector licence is required in order to register a mining claim. To obtain a licence, you must login to the Mining and Lands Administration System (MLAS) and purchase the licence electronically through MLAS.  A licence shall be effective as of the date it is obtained through MLAS.Where MLAS is unavailable, a notice will be placed on the system within 24 hours notifying the public. Once back online, a licence shall be effective as of the date it is obtained through the  Mining and Lands Administration System (MLAS).January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Prospector Licence RenewalOnlineSubject to a licensee meeting applicable requirements, a renewed licence obtained through the online MLAS shall be effective immediately after the day the previous licence expires.Under the Mining Act where the time limited for doing anything that requires accessing the Ministry’s mining lands administration system falls on a day on which that system is not available for any reason, a recorder will make a decision within 24 hours on whether to order, before or after the expiry of the time, an extension of time for the renewal of prospector's licences, subject to the regulations.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Application for exploration permit (new or renewal)OnlineWithin 5 business days of receiving an application for an exploration permit (or renewal), MEM will send a notice informing an applicant that the application received is complete. If the application is incomplete, MEM will notify applicant and the time limit will be paused until MEM receives all missing information.  Within 5 business days of receiving an application for an exploration permit (or renewal), MEM will send a notice informing an applicant that the application received is complete. If the application is incomplete, MEM will notify applicant and the time limit will be paused until MEM receives all missing information.  January – March 202565.9%No activity.
Submission of exploration planOnlineWithin 5 business days of receiving an application for an exploration plan, MEM will send a notice informing an applicant that the application received is complete. If the application is incomplete,MEM will notify applicant and the time limit will be paused until MEM receives all missing information. Within 5 business days of receiving an application for an exploration plan, MEM will send a notice informing an applicant that the application received is complete. If the application is incomplete, MEM will notify applicant and the time limit will be paused until MEM receives all missing information. January – March 202560.0%No activity.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Registration for Independent DesignerOnline, mail

1 business day to receive email confirmation that your application has been approved.

15 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

3 business days to receive email confirmation that your application has been approved.

30 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Registration for Design FirmsOnline, mail

5 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

15 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

10 business days to receive email receive confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

30 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

January – March 2025Online: 99.9%
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Registration for On-Site Sewage System Installer FirmsOnline, mail

1 business day to receive email confirmation that your application has been approved.

15 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

3 business days to receive email confirmation that your application has been approved.

30 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.

January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Registration for Registered Code AgenciesOnline, mail30 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.60 business days to receive email confirmation that your application is approved or that further information is requested to complete your application.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.

Ministry of Natural Resources 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Crown Forest Sustainability Act: Forest Resource Licence (Section 27)Online, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Forest Resource Licence (Section 27), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 40 business days. 

NOTE: Timelines apply only to applications within the managed forest area and included in an approved Forest Management Plan.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Forest Resource Licence (Section 27), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 80 business days. 

NOTE: Timelines apply only to applications within the managed forest area and included in an approved Forest Management Plan.
January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
Crown Forest Sustainability Act: Forest Resource Processing Facility Licence (Renewal)Email, mail, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application to renew a Forest Resource Process Facility Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application to renew a Forest Resource Process Facility Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
No activity.
Crown Forest Sustainability Act: Licence to Harvest Crown Trees [not in a Crown forest]Mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Harvest Crown Trees, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 40 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Harvest Crown Trees, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 80 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Crown Forest Sustainability Act: Permit to Remove Forest ResourcesOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Permit to Remove Forest Resources, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 40 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Permit to Remove Forest Resources, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 80 business days.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Aquaculture LicenceOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for an Aquaculture Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 60 business days. 

Note: Pre-licensing requirements vary depending on the complexity of the application and may include a site visit by ministry staff and public consultation. Timelines are conditional on receiving additional information from the proponent if requested during the review.
Following receipt of a complete application for an Aquaculture Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 120 business days. 

Note: Pre-licensing requirements vary depending on the complexity of the application and may include a site visit by ministry staff and public consultation. Timelines are conditional on receiving additional information from the proponent if requested during the review.
January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Commercial Bait Dealer Licence (Regular or Tourist Licence)Online, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Commercial Bait Dealer Licence (Regular or Tourist Licence), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Commercial Bait Dealer Licence (Regular or Tourist Licence), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Commercial Bait Harvester Licence (Regular or Tourist Licence)Online, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Commercial Bait Harvester Licence (Regular or Tourist Licence), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Commercial Bait Harvester Licence (Regular or Tourist Licence), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 98.1%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Commercial Falconry LicenceMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Commercial Falconry Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Commercial Falconry Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Commercial Fishing Licence (Issue commercial fishing licence)Mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application to renew a Commercial Fishing Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days. 

Note: Applicants are required to fulfill consultation requirements as part of a complete application.
Following receipt of a complete application to renew a Commercial Fishing Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days. 

Note: Applicants are required to fulfill consultation requirements as part of a complete application.
January – March 2025
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Export Licence for Furbearing Animals or Their PeltsMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Export Licence for Furbearing Animals or Their Pelts, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Export Licence for Furbearing Animals or Their Pelts, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Fur Dealer's LicenceMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Fur Dealer's Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Fur Dealer's Licence, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Buy or Sell Specially Protected and Game WildlifeMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Buy or Sell Specially Protected and Game Wildlife, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Buy or Sell Specially Protected and Game Wildlife, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Collect Fish For AquacultureOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Collect Fish For Aquaculture, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Collect Fish For Aquaculture, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Collect Fish for Scientific PurposesOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Collect Fish for Scientific Purposes, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days. 

Note: Applicants are required to fulfill consultation requirements as part of a complete application.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Collect Fish for Scientific Purposes, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days. 

Note: Applicants are required to fulfill consultation requirements as part of a complete application.
January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 98.8%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Keep Game Birds in CaptivityOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Keep Game Birds in Captivity, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Keep Game Birds in Captivity, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Keep Specially Protected and Game Wildlife in a ZooEmail, mail, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Keep Specially Protected and Game Wildlife in a Zoo, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days. 

Note: A site visit must be completed for all new applications.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Keep Specially Protected and Game Wildlife in a Zoo, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days. 

Note: A site visit must be completed for all new applications.
January – March 2025


 

Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: No activity.

No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Own and Operate a Game Bird Hunting PreserveOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Own and Operate a Game Bird Hunting Preserve, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Own and Operate a Game Bird Hunting Preserve, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Own and Operate a Train and Trial AreaMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application Licence to Own and Operate a Train and Trial Area, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days. 

Note: Applicants may be required to have a site visit and provide additional information prior to their application being complete.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Own and Operate a Train and Trial Area, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days. 

Note: Applicants may be required to have a site visit and provide additional information prior to their application being complete.
January – March 2025
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Possess a PeltMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Possess a Pelt, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Possess a Pelt, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025
 No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Provide Black Bear Hunting ServicesMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Provide Black Bear Hunting Services, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days. 

Note: Timelines apply only for operators with existing bear management allocations.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Provide Black Bear Hunting Services, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days. 

Note: Timelines apply only for operators with existing bear management allocations.
January – March 2025
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.

Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Stock FishOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Stock Fish, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 60 business days. 

Note: Some applications may require completion of an environmental assessment screening and consultation as part of a pre-licensing requirements.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Stock Fish, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 120 business days. 

Note: Some applications may require completion of an environmental assessment screening and consultation as part of a pre-licensing requirements.
January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act: Licence to Transport Live Fish Taken From Ontario WatersOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Transport Live Fish Taken From Ontario Waters, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 25 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Licence to Transport Live Fish Taken From Ontario Waters, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act: Injection PermitMail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of an application for an Injection Permit, the ministry will determine whether the application is complete or incomplete and notify the applicant within 25 business days.Following receipt of an application for an Injection Permit, the ministry will determine whether the application is complete or incomplete and notify the applicant within 50 business days.January – March 2025
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act: Well LicenceOnline, mail, email, in-personFollowing receipt of an application for a Well Licence, the ministry will determine whether the application is complete or incomplete and notify the applicant within 25 business days.Following receipt of an application for a Well Licence, the ministry will determine whether the application is complete or incomplete and notify the applicant within 50 business days.January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Public Lands Act: Crown Land Work PermitOnline, email, mail, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Work Permit for Activities on Public Lands and Shore Lands, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 45 business days. 

Note: A complete application includes, but is not limited to, application form(s), map, site plan and studies.
Following receipt of a complete application for a for a Work Permit for Activities on Public Lands and Shore Lands, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 90 business days. 

Note: A complete application includes, but is not limited to, application form(s), map, site plan and studies.
January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Public Lands Act: Permit (within a restricted area)Email, mail, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Permit (within a restricted area), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 45 business days. 

Note: A complete application includes, but is not limited to, application form(s), map, site plan and studies.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Permit (within a restricted area), any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 90 business days. 

Note: A complete application includes, but is not limited to, application form(s), map, site plan and studies.
January – March 2025
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.
Public Lands Act: Travel PermitsEmail, mail, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Travel Permit, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 30 business days.Following receipt of a complete application for a Travel Permit, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 60 business days.January – March 2025
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
Online: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
In-person: 100.0%
Public Lands Act: Work Permit for Works on Shore Lands for Erosion ControlOnline, email, mail, in-personFollowing receipt of a complete application for a Work Permit for Works on Shore Lands for Erosion Control, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 21 business days. 

Note: Applications that include engineered drawings (e.g. groyne or other structure impacting coastal processes) are considered activities on public lands and shorelands and will be subject to the identified service standards for that application.
Following receipt of a complete application for a Work Permit for Works on Shore Lands for Erosion Control, any requested information and fulfillment of other requirements, the ministry will issue a decision within 45 business days. 

Note: Applications that include engineered drawings (e.g. groyne or other structure impacting coastal processes) are considered activities on public lands and shorelands and will be subject to the identified service standards for that application.
January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
In-person: No activity.
No activity.

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement 

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Business Corporations Act: IncorporationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025100.0%Online: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
Business Corporations Act: AmalgamationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Business Corporations Act: AmendmentOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Business Corporations Act: Restated ArticlesOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Business Corporations Act: DissolutionOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 99.9%
Mail: 95.7%
Online: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Business Corporations Act: Continuation in OntarioOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 91.3%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Business Corporations Act: Authorization to continue in another jurisdictionOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 96.3%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Business Corporations Act: RevivalOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 85.7%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Business Corporations Act: ReorganizationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity. No activity.
Business Corporations Act: ArrangementOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 0.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Business Corporations Act: Corrected CertificateOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 50.0%
Mail: No activity.
Online: 53.8%
Mail: No activity.
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: IncorporationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business Days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 98.1%
Mail: 93.3% 
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: AmalgamationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business Days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 40.0%
Mail: No activity.
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: AmendmentOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business Days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025 No activity.Online: 20.3%
Mail: 28.6%
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Restated ArticlesOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business Days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 18.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: DissolutionOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 16.1%
Mail: 100.0%
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Continuation in OntarioOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 71.4%
Mail: 75.0%
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Authorization to continue in another jurisdictionOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 41.7%
Mail: No activity.
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: RevivalOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025 No activity.No activity.
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: ReorganizationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: 0.0%
Mail: No activity.
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: ArrangementOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.Online: No activity
Mail: 100.0%
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Corrected CertificateOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 50 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: Incorporation with shareMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

 

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: Incorporation without shareMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025 No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: Incorporation without share (if not-for-profit organization)Mail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025Mail: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: AmalgamationMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: AmendmentMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025Mail: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: Amendment to convert to a Business Corporations Act corporationMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: Restated Articles with or without shareMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: DissolutionMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025Mail: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: Transfer out of OntarioMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.
 

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Co-operative Corporations Act: RevivalMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Corporations Act: Incorporation of a companyMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by Mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025Mail: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
No activity.
Corporations Act: Letters Patent of AmalgamationMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Corporations Act: Supplementary Letters PatentMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025Mail: 100.0%
Email: No activity.
No activity.
Corporations Act: Surrender of CharterMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.
 
No activity.
Corporations Act: Revival of Letters PatentMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 35 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Corporations Act: Corrected Letters Patent or Corrected Supplementary Letters PatentMail, email

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by email.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by email.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Extra-Provincial Corporations Act: Extra-Provincial LicenceOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 10 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 10 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 20 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 99.1%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Extra-Provincial Corporations Act: Amended Extra-Provincial LicenceOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 5 business when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 10 business days by mail.
 

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 10 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 20 business days by mail.
 

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Extra-Provincial Corporations Act: Termination of Extra-Provincial LicenceOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 10 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 10 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 20 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Extra-Provincial Corporations Act: Corrected Extra-Provincial LicenceOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Corporations Information Act: Initial Return/Notice of Change (Ontario Corporation)Online, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 93.1%
Online: No activity.
Mail: 96.7%
Corporations Information Act: Initial Return/Notice of Change (Extra-Provincial Corporation)Online, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 2 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 4 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 98.9%
Mail: 95.0%
Online: 99.8%
Mail: 100.0%
Corporations Information ActCIA Annual Return (Ontario Corporation)Online, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 84.7%
Online: No activity.
Mail: 98.6%
Corporations Information Act: CIA Annual Return (Extra-Provincial Foreign Corporation)Online, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Business Names Act: New RegistrationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
Business Names Act: RenewalOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
Business Names Act: Amendment or CancellationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Online: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
Limited Partnerships Act: New filing or renewalOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail

 

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Limited Partnerships Act: Late renewalOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail/

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Limited Partnerships Act: ChangeOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Limited Partnerships Act: DissolutionOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Mail: 66.7%
No activity.
Limited Partnerships Act: WithdrawalOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence immediately when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 7 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Limited Partnerships Act: Corrected DeclarationOnline, mail

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 15 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days by mail.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 30 business days when filed online.

The ministry will send the permit/licence within 60 business days by mail.

January – March 2025Online: No activity.
Mail: 100.0%
No activity.
Bailiff – AppointedEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Ministry will issue a decision on the appointment of the bailiff in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Ministry will issue a decision on the appointment of the bailiff in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Bailiff Business - AppointedEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Ministry will issue a decision on the appointment of the bailiff in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Ministry will issue a decision on the appointment of the bailiff in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Assistant Bailiff - RegisteredEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
No activity.
Collection AgencyEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Email: 40.0%
Mail: No activity.
Consumer Reporting AgencyEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025Email: 0.0%
Mail: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: 0%
Personal Information InvestigatorEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025Email: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
Email: No activity.
Mail: No activity.
Payday LenderEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025Email: 90.0%
Mail: No activity.
Email: 71.4%
Mail: No activity.
Payday BrokerEmail, mailFollowing the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 84 calendar days.Following the receipt of a complete application, the Registrar will issue a decision on the application in 112 calendar days.January – March 2025No activity.No activity.

Ministry of Solicitor General  

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Security guard or private investigator agency licenceOnline, mailFor new and renewal agency applications, the ministry will deliver a licensing decision within 90 calendar days following receipt of a correctly completed application which meets all pre-licensing requirements.For new and renewal agency applications, the ministry will deliver a licensing decision within 120 calendar days following receipt of a correctly completed application which meets all pre-licensing requirements.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Security guard and private investigator agency licence (dual licence)Online, mailFor new and renewal agency applications, the ministry will deliver a licensing decision within 90 calendar days following receipt of a correctly completed application which meets all pre-licensing requirements.For new and renewal agency applications, the ministry will deliver a licensing decision within 120 calendar days following receipt of a correctly completed application which meets all pre-licensing requirements.January – March 2025100.0%No activity.

Ministry of Sport

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
Event Permit ApplicationOnline
Professional
The ministry will issue a decision on the issuance of a permit within 3 business days of the receipt of a complete submission of all required documentation and fees at key milestones specified in the Combative Sports Act regulation.
 
A promoter must submit a professional event permit application, along with the non-refundable permit fee to the Ontario Athletics Commission at least 30 days before the intended event.
 
For full definition of professional combative sports and outline of the process to submit an event permit application see O. Reg. 507/24.
Professional
The ministry will issue a decision on the issuance of a permit within 5 business days of the receipt of a complete submission of all required documentation and fees at key milestones specified in the Combative Sports Act regulation.
 
A promoter must submit a professional event permit application, along with the non-refundable permit fee to the Ontario Athletics Commission at least 30 days before the intended event.
 
For full definition of professional combative sports and outline of the process to submit an event permit application see O. Reg. 507/24.
 
 
January – March 2025100%No activity.
Event Permit ApplicationOnline
Amateur
The ministry will issue a decision on the issuance of a permit within 7 business days of the receipt of a complete submission of all required documentation and fees at key milestones specified in the Combative Sports Act regulation.
 
To obtain a permit from the Commissioner, a person wishing to hold an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition needs to submit a completed application to the Ontario Athletics Commission, at least 30 days before the start date of the proposed event.
 
A person seeking to obtain a permit for multiple contests or exhibitions must submit the completed application at least 30 days before the first proposed contest or exhibition.
 
For full definition of amateur combative sports and outline of the process to submit an event permit application see O. Reg. 507/24.
Amateur
The ministry will issue a decision on the issuance of a permit within 10 business days of the receipt of a complete submission of all required documentation and fees at key milestones specified in the Combative Sports Act regulation.
 
To obtain a permit from the Commissioner, a person wishing to hold an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition needs to submit a completed application to the Ontario Athletics Commission, at least 30 days before the start date of the proposed event.
 
A person seeking to obtain a permit for multiple contests or exhibitions must submit the completed application at least 30 days before the first proposed contest or exhibition.
 
For full definition of amateur combative sports and outline of the process to submit an event permit application see O. Reg. 507/24.
January – March 2025100%No activity.

Ministry of Transportation

For help or more information please contact the ministry.

Permit 
or licence
Service methodService standard - normal conditionService standard - not normal conditionsReporting period% of time the ministry met service standards - normal% of time the ministry met service standards - not normal
CVOR Certificate - Part 1 -New Application ReviewOnline, fax, mailA Test Letter will be issued within 15 business days for applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.A Test Letter will be issued within 45 calendar days. We will communicate with clients who provide incomplete applications giving them time to submit the required documents.January – March 2025Online: 71.5%
Fax: 96.0%
Mail: 78.0%
Online: 96.2%
Fax: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
CVOR Certificate - Part 2 - New Application Learning & Assessment CompletedOnlineCVOR certificate will be issued within 5 business days after client completes Learning & Assessment.For clients who may not meet eligibility requirements, we will meet with client to review their eligibility within this period and a CVOR Certificate or a Notice of Refusal will be issued within 60 days.January – March 202580.3%99.5%
CVOR Certificate - Re-entry 1-3 years expiredFax, mailApplications with all required fields completed, supporting documents provided and meet eligibility requirements will be provided a CVOR Certificate within 15 business days.For clients who may not meet eligibility requirements, we will meet with client to review their eligibility within this period and a CVOR Certificate or a Notice of Refusal will be issued within 60 days.January – March 2025100.0%Fax: 100.0%
Mail: No activity.
CVOR Certificate - Re-entry over 3 years expiredFax, mailApplications with all required fields completed, supporting documents provided and meet eligibility requirements will be provided a CVOR certificate within 15 business days.For clients who may not meet eligibility requirements, we will meet with them to review their eligibility within this period and a CVOR Certificate or a Notice of Refusal will be issued within 60 days.January – March 2025No activity.Fax: 95.2%
Mail: No activity.
CVOR Certificate - RenewalsOnline, fax, mail

1 hours / Instantly - System auto generates renewal CVOR certificate instantly for clients.

 

CVOR Certificate will be issued within 10 business days for applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided via fax.

 

CVOR Certificate will be issued within 10 business days for applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided via mail.

5 business days - CVOR Certificate issued within 5 business days when system errors take place.

 

A CVOR certificate will be issued or the application returned within 10 business days via fax.

 

A CVOR certificate will be issued or the application returned within 10 business days via mail.

January – March 2025Online: 100.0%
Fax: 70.6%
Mail: 44.9%
No activity.
TSSEA Tow Certificate - OriginalOnlineNormal applications meet all eligibility requirements and submit all required documentation. An Annual Certificate will be issued within 30 business days of original submission date.Not normal applications do not meet eligibility requirements and/or have not submitted all required documentation. Applicant is provided 60 calendar days to submit completed application. An Annual Certificate or an Order to Refuse will be issued within 90 business days of original submission date.January – March 2025100.0%82.6%
TSSEA Vehicle Storage -OriginalOnlineNormal applications meet all eligibility requirements and submit all required documentation. An Annual Certificate will be issued within 30 business days of original submission date.Not normal applications do not meet eligibility requirements and/or have not submitted all required documentation. Applicant is provided 60 calendar days to submit completed application. An Annual Certificate or an Order to Refuse will be issued within 90 business days of original submission date.January – March 2025100.0%91.4%
TSSEA Tow Certificate - Original EmailEmailNormal applications meet all eligibility requirements and submit all required documentation. An Annual Certificate will be issued within 30 business days of original submission date.Not normal applications do not meet eligibility requirements and/or have not submitted all required documentation. Applicant is provided 60 calendar days to submit completed application. An Annual Certificate or an Order to Refuse will be issued within 90 business days of original submission date.January – March 2025100.0%100.0%
TSSEA Vehicle Storage -OriginalEmailNormal applications meet all eligibility requirements and submit all required documentation. An Annual Certificate will be issued within 30 business days of original submission date.Not normal applications do not meet eligibility requirements and/or have not submitted all required documentation. Applicant is provided 60 calendar days to submit completed application. An Annual Certificate or an Order to Refuse will be issued within 90 business days of original submission date.January – March 2025100.0%100.0%
TSSEA Tow Certificate - RenewalOnlineClient is provided a 90 day temporary certificate upon submission of renewal. Annual Certificate will be issued within 90 calendar days of submission date.Client is provided a 90 day temporary Certificate upon submission of renewal. An Annual Certificate or an Order to Refuse will be issued within 90 calendar days of submission date.January – March 2025100.0%97.1%
TSSEA Vehicle Storage-RenewalOnlineClient is provided a 90 day temporary certificate upon submission of renewal. Annual Certificate will be issued within 90 calendar days of submission date.Client is provided a 90 day temporary Certificate upon submission of renewal. An Annual Certificate or an Order to Refuse will be issued within 90 calendar days of submission date.January – March 2025100.0%93.3%
Oversize/Overweight Single Trip PermitOnline, fax, mail, email5 business days (November - April) - Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.7 business days (May - October) - Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.January – March 2025Online: 73.0%
Fax: 62.7%
Mail: 62.7%%
Email: 62.7%
No activity.
Oversize/Overweight Annual PermitOnline, fax, mail, email15 business days - Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.25 business days
Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.
January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Oversize/Overweight Project PermitFax, mail, email15 business days - Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.25 business days
Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.
January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Special Vehicle Configuration PermitFax, mail, email, paper15 business days - Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.25 business days
Applications with all required fields completed and supporting documents provided.
January – March 2025Fax: 100.0%
Mail: 100.0%
Email: 100.0%
Paper: No activity.
No activity.
Entrance Permit - Commercial
- Basic
Online20 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
40 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
January – March 202590.3%No activity.
Entrance Permit - Commercial ComprehensiveOnline60 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
120 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Entrance Permit - Commercial TransferOnline10 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
20 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
January – March 202563.6%No activity.
Encroachment PermitOnline35 business days to receive decision on permit application.70 business days to receive decision on permit application.January – March 202592.5%No activity.
Building and Land Use Permit - Commercial BasicOnline20 business days.

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
40 business days.

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
January – March 202582.5%No activity.
Building and Land Use Permit - Commercial Comprehensive MinorOnline60 business days.

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
120 business days.

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Building and Land Use Permit - Commercial Comprehensive MajorOnline

20 business days to acknowledge receipt of complete application.

Permit approval under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act subject to processes and approvals under the Environmental Assessment Act, completion of any municipal Planning Act approval and MTO project requirements.

40 business days to acknowledge receipt of complete application.

Permit approval under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act subject to processes and approvals under the Environmental Assessment Act, completion of any municipal Planning Act approval and MTO project requirements.

January – March 2025100.0%No activity.
Building and Land Use Permit - Telecommunication PlantOnline35 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
70 business days

Timelines do not apply for planning applications to municipalities where the ministry is asked to comment (for example, official plans, secondary plans, site plans, rezoning, draft plan of subdivisions and variances).
January – March 2025No activity.No activity.
Sign PermitOnline30 business days.60 business days.January – March 202579.5%No activity.