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Corporate Services

Legal Services

The Legal Services Division of the Corporate Services Department provides legal services to the Regional Government (Regional Council and departments). Unfortunately the Division is not able to provide legal services to the public. Individuals who require legal assistance should contact:

  • Lawyers listed in the telephone directory or yellow pages
  • The Law Society of Upper Canada Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-268-8326
  • Legal Aid - Niagara North 685-1012, Niagara South 735-1559
  • Community Legal Services of Niagara South at 735-1559
  • Niagara North Community Legal Assistance at 682-6635

Provincial Offences

If you received a fine under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Control Act or other Provincial Legislation, you can pay it online.

Claims Against the Region

The Legal Division processes and oversees the administration of claims made against the Region. Should you wish to file a claim, please submit your claim in writing to:

Regional Clerk
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7


Claims may also be emailed to the Regional Clerk, or submitted using the Online form.

Upon receipt of your claim, you or your representative will receive confirmation that the Region has received your claim and our investigation is underway.

Services Provided

Legal Services

  • Legal advice and opinions for the Regional Corporation
  • Legal research and information - Drafting of agreements and other legal documents
  • Arranging specialized outside legal assistance when required
  • Processing of agreements
  • Processing of real estate transactions
  • Basic legal research
  • Secretarial and other support

Risk Management

  • Managing corporate risk
  • Advice, opinions and information on risk and insurance
  • Insurance certificates - Insurance policies

Claims Administration

  • Insurance claims against the Region
  • Insurance claims by the Region
  • Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) claims by Regional employees


Currently there are five staff in the division who can be contacted as follows:

2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7

Telephone: 905-685-1571

Toll Free: 1-800-263-7215

Fax: 905-685-7931

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