How to File a Complaint in Ontario

Not sure where to file your complaint in Ontario? Covers consumer, municipal, healthcare, and employment issues — with direct links to the right authority.

Find Your Path

Consumer & business disputes

Faulty goods, unfair business practices, contract disputes with a company.

Consumer Protection Ontario — 1-800-889-9768 →

Municipal & city services (Toronto)

Unresolved issue with a City of Toronto department — waste collection, permits, bylaw enforcement.

Ombudsman Toronto →

Federal services & your MP

Immigration delays, EI, passport issues, or any federal program not working as it should.

ComplaintCA's MP Finder identifies your riding's representative and helps draft a formal letter.

Cyber crime & online fraud

Scams, phishing, identity theft, online harassment.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre →

Legal disputes needing representation

When a complaint needs more than an authority referral — a lawyer's involvement.

ComplaintCA's Lawyer Panel connects you with vetted legal counsel.

Where ComplaintCA Fits

ComplaintCA doesn't replace Consumer Protection Ontario, the Ombudsman, or your MP's office — it helps you reach the correct one without guesswork, drafts your complaint in one of 7 supported languages, and keeps a record you can refer back to.

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Frequently Asked

Where do I file a consumer complaint in Ontario?

Consumer Protection Ontario, online or at 1-800-889-9768.

Where do I complain about a municipal service in Toronto?

Start with the relevant city department; if unresolved, escalate to Ombudsman Toronto.

What is ComplaintCA?

A Canadian civic complaint platform that routes you to the correct authority, with AI-assisted drafting in 7 languages, an MP finder, a lawyer panel, and cyber crime reporting support.

How do I complain to my MP?

Use ComplaintCA's MP Finder to locate your riding's representative and draft a formal letter.

Where do I report cyber crime in Canada?

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and your local police service. ComplaintCA's Cyber Crime module helps you document the report first.

I'm Deaf or hard of hearing — how do I call a phone-only authority?

Use Canada VRS (free sign-language video relay, available 24/7) or dial 711 for a text-based relay operator — both let you place a real phone call to any number listed on this page.

Sources & Verification

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