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ARTICLE · 27 FEBRUARY 2024

Ontario Snow Laws: Know Your Responsibilities

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Snow removal laws in Ontario can be a slippery slope to navigate. While many assume it's the city's job to clear the sidewalks, that's not always the case.

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Stephanie Coppens
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Snow removal laws in Ontario can be a slippery slope to navigate. While many assume it's the city's job to clear the sidewalks, that's not always the case. Homeowners have a role to play. Let's dig into the details of snow removal laws and who is responsible when things get icy.

Generally, the municipality is responsible for the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks under the Occupiers' Liability Act and Municipal Act.

However, there are many municipalities across Ontario that have enacted by-laws that defer the responsibility to home and business owners. For example:

• London City By-Laws require owners who live on specific streets to clear their sidewalks of ice and snow by 10:00 a.m. on any day that is not a holiday. These applicable streets are classified as the "Central Business District" and include most major streets in downtown London.

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