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Real estate and housing rules in Canada are set mostly by each province, so the details differ by province. For the legal position on discrimination in housing, read your province's human rights commission.
Ontario: housing nondiscrimination law
See the Movement Advancement Project equality maps for the current state of housing nondiscrimination law here. Not legal advice.
Primary source for Ontario: the Movement Advancement Project equality maps. Not legal advice. Laws change; confirm with your state agency or a local fair housing organization. Read our fair housing basics guide.
Unverified summary with no source cited. Confirm current rules with a local attorney before you act.
Real estate is regulated by each province. Closing costs usually include a land transfer tax and legal fees.
Federal and provincial measures have restricted or taxed some purchases by non-residents in recent years. Confirm current rules before you offer.
A real estate lawyer or, in Quebec, a notary typically handles title and closing. Budget for their fees.
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Real estate agent | Agent immobilier |
| Neighborhood | Quartier |
| Condominium | Copropriete |
| Down payment | Mise de fonds |
| Lease | Bail |
| Notary | Notaire |
Ontario: See the Movement Advancement Project equality maps for the current state of housing nondiscrimination law here. Not legal advice.
Toronto. No agents are listed here yet.
Real estate is regulated by each province. Closing costs usually include a land transfer tax and legal fees. This is a general overview, so confirm current rules with a local attorney.
Brampton, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta are covered by other LGBTQ+ real estate sources but have no agent on GayMoves yet. Each shows how to claim it as a founding agent.