You can apply for a lottery licence in the City of Port Colborne if you represent a charitable or religious organization. The Government of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulate lottery licensing in Ontario.
How to Get a Lottery Licence
Required Documents
When an organization first applies for any type of lottery licence, or whenever a review of its eligibility is required, it must provide all of the following information and documents that apply to the group:
- A copy of Articles of Incorporation
- A copy of its constitution and bylaws
- A copy of its budget for the current year
- A copy of its financial statements for the preceding year
- A list of its Board of Directors
- Its latest report to the Public Guardian and Trustee (If applicable)
- Its charitable number for income tax purposes
- A copy of its “Notification of Registration” letter from the Canada Revenue Agency with any supporting documentation, indicating the applicant’s status and terms of registration
- Copies of its charitable returns to the Canada Revenue Agency for the previous calendar year
- A detailed description of its activities
- A copy of its annual report
The organization must also provide any other information that will assist the licensing official to determine the charitable nature of its object, purposes and activities.
After the review has been complete, the licensing officer may require additional information to process the application. The organization must provide any information that is requested.
Lottery Applications and Reports
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - AGCO
For further resources, visit AGCO for complete information on their Lottery Licensing Policy Manual (LLPM).