Business licences and permits

Includes restaurants, retail stores, auto service stations, nightclubs, auctioneers, carnivals and others.

Includes taxis, limos, airport vehicles, food or ice cream trucks, tow trucks and driving schools.

Starting January 19, 2021, short-term accommodation businesses will require a licence. Learn more about the requirements.

Contractors including plumbers, building renovators, paving, drain or heat contractors or heat installers.

Businesses can temporarily operate outdoors to help meet COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Restaurants and bars with a valid 2020 business licence can expand outdoor seating and dining areas to help meet COVID-19 safety guidelines.

For eligible charities or non-profits supporting poverty relief, advancing education, religion, arts and health.

For vendors at community or social gatherings, cultural celebrations, farmer's markets or sporting events.

Permit to film or take photos on City property for commercial or student productions.

Learn how to apply for different types of business licences and temporary permits.