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Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO)

 

Law Help Ontario, part of Pro Bono Law Ontario, lists online resources and pro bono projects for advocacy help for special interest groups or non-profit and charitable organizations. 

 

They also offer the Volunteer Lawyers Service which gives free legal support to eligible charitable and non-profit organizations in Ontario that otherwise could not afford the services of a lawyer.  Visit our Pro Bono page to learn more about pro bono initiatives in our area.

 

 

Information for Businesses and Not-for-profit organizations

 

The Ministry of Government Services provides a variety of services for businesses, including services and information on incorporation. 

 

The Ministry can also be reached as follows:

 

Ministry of Government Services

Companies and Personal Properties Securities Branch

393 University Avenue, Suite 200

Toronto, ON  M5G 2M2

 

Phone: 416-314-8880 or Toll Free: 1-800-361-3223;  TTY: (416) 212-1476

 

Two companies have been licenced by this Ministry to do electronic filing of incorporation (of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations):

 

www.cyberbahn.ca - phone:  416-595-9522 or 1-800-806-0003

 

www.oncorp.com - phone:  416-964-2677 or 1-800-461-7772

 

Also, visit the Ministry of the Attorney General's website to view the Not-for-Profit Incorporator's Handbook.  It provides some general information on the nature of a not-for-profit corporation and guidelines on how to incorporate such a corporation.

 

 

Commercial Tenancies

 

Visit the website of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for information on Commercial Tenancies.  You can view their brochure "Commercial Tenancies Act: What You Need to Know" or call 1-800-729-4871 for information (automated info line).  There is also a page for FAQs on the Commercial Tenancies Act.