Who can get a lottery licence?

Organizations that wish to get a lottery licence in Vaughan must have a demonstrated charitable, religious or educational mandate to qualify for a lottery licence.

In Canada, a "charitable" program is defined as meeting one or all of the following criteria:

1. the relief of poverty
2. the advancement of education
3. the advancement of religion
4. other charitable purposes beneficial to the community

Read more information on lottery licence applications (PDF) and raffle lotteries (PDF).

Requirements for applying for a lottery licence

Organizations must meet the following requirements. They must:

1. Have been in existence for at least one year before being considered eligible for lottery licences
2. Have a place of business in Ontario, demonstrate that it is established to provide charitable services in Ontario and use proceeds for objects or purposes which benefit Ontario residents.

Application

Fee

The fee is three per cent of the total prize.