Ontario Resident Resources
Curated links to verified Ontario and Canadian government sources, legal bodies, and community organizations. All links go directly to official primary sources — no paywalls, no intermediaries.
Verification note: All external links on this page point to official government (.gov.on.ca, .canada.ca), regulatory body, or established non-profit sources. Links are reviewed quarterly. If you find a broken link, email [email protected].
Housing & Tenants Rights
- Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
File applications, check hearing dates, and access forms for residential tenancy disputes in Ontario.
Tribunals Ontario
- Ontario Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
The full text of the legislation governing rental housing rights and obligations in Ontario.
Ontario Legislature
- Rent Increase Guideline — 2026
The official annual rent increase guideline percentage set by the Ontario government.
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- CMHC Rental Market Reports
Quarterly data on vacancy rates, average rents, and rental housing supply across Ontario cities.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
Non-profit offering free legal advice and tenant rights education to Ontario renters.
CERA
Healthcare Access
- OHIP — What Is Covered
The official Ontario government explanation of what the Ontario Health Insurance Plan covers and excludes.
Service Ontario
- Health811 (formerly Telehealth Ontario)
Free, confidential health advice from a Registered Nurse, available 24/7 by phone and online.
Ontario Ministry of Health
- Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
Official Ontario tool to search for accepting family health providers in your area.
Ontario Ministry of Health
- Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program
Information on who qualifies for subsidized prescription drug coverage in Ontario.
Ontario Ministry of Health
Civic Participation
- Find Your MPP
Search the Ontario Legislative Assembly directory to find and contact your Member of Provincial Parliament.
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Ontario Environmental Registry
Submit public comments on proposed Ontario government policies, regulations, and projects.
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
Resources on discrimination, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and how to file a complaint.
Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Ontario Ombudsman
Independent officer who investigates complaints about Ontario government organizations and services.
Office of the Ontario Ombudsman
- Municipal Elections Act — Voter Registration
Your rights and process for participating in Ontario municipal elections.
Ontario Legislature
Benefits & Finance
- Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
Combined benefit including Ontario Energy, Northern Ontario, and Ontario Sales Tax credits. Eligibility and application details.
Ontario Ministry of Finance
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Monthly credits on electricity bills for eligible lower-income Ontario households.
Ontario Energy Board
- Ontario Works
Financial assistance and employment supports for Ontario residents in financial need.
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- CRA My Account
Access Canada Revenue Agency services including benefit applications and tax filing.
Canada Revenue Agency
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Monthly tax-free benefit for eligible families with children under 18.
Canada Revenue Agency
Environment & Land Use
- Greenbelt Plan — Ontario
The official Greenbelt Plan document, boundary maps, and policy framework.
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Conservation Ontario
Network of 36 Conservation Authorities managing Ontario's watersheds and natural hazards.
Conservation Ontario
- Climate Change Ontario
Ontario government's climate action plans, emission targets, and adaptation resources.
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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