Ministry of Ontario BIA Handbook
Ministry of Ontario Business Improvement Area (BIA) Handbook
This Handbook is a guide to establishing and operating a business improvement area (BIA) in Ontario. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing believes that it may be helpful to municipal users and BIA members and staff. The Handbook summarizes and deals with complex matters. It does not include all details, and does not take into account local facts and circumstances. As well, the Handbook refers to or reflects laws and practices which are subject to change or do not apply in Ontario.
Municipalities and BIAs are responsible for making local decisions, including compliance with any common law, applicable statutes or regulations. For these reasons, the Handbook, as well as any links or information from other sources referred to in it, should not be relied upon, including as a substitute for specialized legal or professional advice in connection with any particular matter. The user is solely responsible for any use or application of the Handbook. Although the Handbook has been carefully prepared, the Ministry does not accept any legal responsibility for its contents or for any consequences, including direct or indirect liability, arising from its use.
Published in 2010.