Ontario
Loopholes Tagged "Ontario"
Plain-English guides to Canadian legal rights and workarounds related to Ontario.
Assistive Devices Program — Provincial Funding for Wheelchairs, Hearing Aids, and Medical Equipment
Provincial assistive device programs fund 75–100% of the cost of wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetics, communication devices, and other equipment for Canadians with long-term physical disabilities — but require an application and authorized prescriber.
Provincial Land Transfer Tax Rebate for First-Time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers in Ontario, BC, and PEI can claim rebates worth up to $8,475 on land transfer taxes — but the rebate must be applied at closing, not afterward.
Workplace Privacy Rights & Employer Monitoring Limits
Ontario employers with 25 or more employees must now have a written electronic monitoring policy under the Working for Workers Act, 2022 — and federally regulated employees across Canada have PIPEDA rights limiting how their personal information can be collected and used.
Statutory Accident Benefits — Claim No-Fault Compensation After Any Car Accident in Ontario
Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) provide no-fault compensation for medical treatment, income replacement, and caregiving expenses after any car accident — regardless of who was at fault.
Property Assessment Appeal — Challenge Your Assessed Value to Reduce Property Taxes
Your property's assessed value determines your property taxes — if the assessment is inaccurate or higher than comparable properties, you can formally appeal it and potentially reduce your tax bill for up to 4 years.
Termination Pay & Severance Rights
Most Canadian employees receive only the statutory minimum when terminated — but common law 'reasonable notice' can be worth two to ten times more, and employers regularly count on employees not knowing the difference or being too intimidated to ask.