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City Clerk's Department

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- Other QuickLinks-

•Commissioner of Oaths / Certification of Documents
•Liquor Licences – Municipal Consent
•Waterlots – Municipal Consent
•Claims Against the Municipality
•Municipal Freedom of Information (FOI)
•Lottery Licensing
•City Centre Information

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 -Commissioner of Oaths / Certification of Documents-

The City Clerk acts in the capacity of Commissioner of Oaths for documents such as affidavits, vehicle transfers and pension forms.  If you require the signature of a Notary Public, you will need to contact a lawyer.

NOTE:  THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR A $20 FEE PER SIGNATURE – PLEASE CALL 325-1311 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TIME WITH THE CITY CLERK.

 

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-Liquor Licensing – Municipal Consent-

Information regarding Liquor Licensing in Ontario is monitored by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) pursuant to the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.  In order to receive a liquor licence for your establishment, an application package (provided by the AGCO) must be filled out and provided to the City Clerk for review and signature. Inspections are arranged with the local Fire, and Building Departments.  There is a total fee of $205 payable to the City of Orillia for these services.  There is also a requirement for an inspection by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit which you must arrange.

For more information or forms visit the  Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario website at www.agco.on.ca, or call 1-800-522-2876.

 

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-Waterlots - Municipal Consent-

The purchase or alteration of waterlots or shorelands in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) pursuant to Section 14 of the Public Lands Act.  Documents requiring municipal comment should be provided to the City Clerk for review.  There is a $30 fee for this service.

For more information or forms, visit the Ministry of Natural Resources website at www.mnr.gov.on.ca or call 1-800-667-1940.

 

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 -Claims Against the Municipality-

If you wish to file a claim against the municipality, you must submit a written description of the incident to the attention of the City Clerk within 10 days of the event.  Please provide complete contact information with your submission including (where possible) date of incident, how/what the incident is that occurred and why you feel the City is at fault/liable.

Submit claim to City Clerk, 50 Andrew Street S., Suite 300, Orillia, ON L3V 7T5 or send by e-mail to:   The Clerk’s office will forward your claim to the appropriate department(s) and the City's Insurance Adjustor for investigation.

 

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 -Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOI)-

How do I access information under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

To make a request for information, you must forward a completed Access/Correction Request to the Freedom of Information Co-ordinator. To obtain an application form or for further information about the Freedom of Information process, please contact Kathy Cotton, Freedom of Information Co-ordinator at 325-2301 or send an e-mail to A $5.00 application fee must accompany your submission.

Lottery Licensing

Who is eligible to obtain a lottery licence?

Applicant must be a non-profit, charitable organization.

The organization must...

•Have been in existence for at least a year.
•Prove how they benefit the citizens of Orillia and area as a whole.
•Have one of the following primary purposes:
a) relief of poverty
b) advancement of education
c) advancement of religion
d) other charitable purposes beneficial to the community not falling under a, b, or c.
•Be properly organized such that it is separate from any other organization. i.e. legally, financially, organizationally.
•Provide copy of constitution or mandate and budget.

What is the cost to obtain a lottery licence?

3% of the prizeboard

 

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-Orillia City Centre Information-

The following Federal and Provincial government agencies utilize the Boardrooms at the Orillia City Centre building at 50 Andrew St. to offer their services to residents of Orillia including:

Ministry of Health:  To book appointments to renew or replace Health Cards, you must call the Ministry of Health directly by calling 1-888-376-5197.

Ministry of Transportation – Senior Driver Renewal Program:  To make or change an appointment for testing or a group education session, the Ministry of Transportation must be contacted directly by calling 1-800-396-4233.

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The following Federal and Provincial government agencies have offices which are located in the Orillia City Centre building at 50 Andrew St.

1st Floor

Service Canada (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)

Employment Insurance Benefits - Employment Issues – Boat (Pleasure Craft) Registration - Social Insurance Cards - Canada Pension Plan – Child Tax Credit Call 326-7336 for a recorded message for this office.

For toll-free numbers, search the blue pages of your phone book under Federal Government using the appropriate heading above, or search at www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Employment Resource Centre 325-9299

Student Manpower 326-7613

2nd Floor

Ontario Works (Social Services) 722-3132 (calls are directed through the Midhurst office)

Chief Firearms Office 329-5522 or 1-800-731-4000

3rd Floor

Orillia City Hall Administration 325-1311 (main switchboard)

Note: The City of Orillia provides this and other documents in the popular Acrobat® Reader® software format. A free copy of this software may be downloaded from the Adobe web site.

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