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Committee Services

• provide information to citizens with respect to council and committee procedures, policies and decisions
• prepare and distribute standing committee agendas and council information packages
• prepare and give notice as required under the Planning Act and the Ontario Heritage Act
• record and prepare minutes of standing committee meetings
• provide administrative support to City Council and its local citizen committees
• receive applications for volunteer membership on local boards and committees and maintain records for the Committees
• maintain and update property assessment records
• provide in-house digital copy and mail services

Council Services

• manage and maintain City records including by-laws
• respond to inquiries under Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• provide administrative support to the six ward councillors
• act on behalf of the Registrar General for the registration of deaths (blank medical certificates available) and issuing marriage licences
• conduct municipal elections in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act
• administer group home registrations and renewals
• provide Commissioner of Oaths services

Marriage Licences

• a marriage licence may be obtained not more than 90 days prior to your wedding
• a birth certificate or current passport along with a valid driver's licence or picture Health Card is required as identification
• Marriage License Online Quick Pass can be submitted prior to going to City Hall
• completed application must be printed and signed by both parties
• one of the applicants must be present to have the licence issued
• a divorced person must provide an original or certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce
• if your marriage was dissolved or annulled outside of Canada, authorization from the Registrar General's Office is required before a licence can be issued
• contact the Office of the City Clerk for more information

Commissioner of Oaths

• a document can be signed before a Commissioner of Oaths for a fee
• available by appointment only
• for more information see here
• Note: signature by Commissioner of Oaths is different from having it notarized (to find a Notary Public see Yellow Pages under "Notaries Public")

Provides advocacy and assistance with all Ontario provincial ministries and programs, for example Ontario Works, ODSP, Health and Long-Term Care

• consultation on matters of local interest
• congratulatory messages/scrolls for significant milestones

Queen's Park Contact Information for all MPPs

Natalie Pierre (PC) MPP, member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington Electoral District

• Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges and Universities
• Member, Standing Committee on Social Policy

Staff at the constituency office are Commissioners for taking affidavits, and offer this service free of charge

• a Commissioner for taking affidavits may take affidavits and administer other legal oaths, affirmations or declarations
• please call ahead for an appointment

ServiceOntario provides access to Ontario government information and services - online, in person and by phone

• many services can be completed online, see website for more details

The Burlington West Service Counter provides the following in person services:

• driver's licenses
• vehicle permits, and plates
• accessible parking permit
• driver and vehicle records
• health card and insurance (OHIP)
• organ and tissue donation
• photo card
• Commissioner of Oaths

ServiceOntario provides access to Ontario government information and services - online, in person and by phone

• many services can be completed online, see website for more details

The Burlington East Service Counter provides the following in person services:

• driver's licenses
• vehicle permits and plates
• accessible parking permit
• driver and vehicle records
• health card and insurance (OHIP)
• organ and tissue donation
• photo card
• Commissioner of Oaths

Provides services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society, including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

Provides services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society, including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

Provides assistance to all Indigenous people, regardless of status, who are in contact with the legal system to help navigate the court process and better understand their rights, options, and responsibilities when appearing before the courts.

Program that assists the Urban Indigenous youth at risk in providing access to activities that will ensure choices to healthy lifestyles. Client-based support objectives general social supports, youth in care, healthy eating and physical development, education, justice intervention, and violence prevention.

• conducting investigations of possible need for public guardianship
• managing financial affairs and making decisions about the personal care of those under public guardianship
• appointing private guardians of property
• arranging legal representation in capacity proceedings
• acting as litigation guardian or legal representative
• administering the estates of deceased Ontario residents
• protecting charitable property

• Housing rights
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Ontario Works
• Employment Insurance
• Family, Criminal, and Employment Law
• Wills
• Immigration

• Training for community groups, service providers, and legal workers
• Public legal education that is culturally sensitive and delivered with accessibility in mind
• Legal support and services for disadvantaged queer clients

Regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties.

• Responds to complaints about offences under the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Investigates complaints up to prosecution.
• Receives complaints and investigates maintenance issues where there are no municipal standards.

Complaints may be made to this Unit, or to the Landlord and Tenant Board, or to both (Complaints requiring a repayment order must be made to the Landlord and Tenant Board.)

The role of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is to:

• resolve disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication
• resolve eviction applications from co-ops
• provide information to landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)

The LTB's customer service officers process applications, schedule hearings, and provide information to the public about the Residential Tenancies Act. Customer service officers do not provide legal advice.