Resources
Resources for Ontario bar operators
Reports
Original data analysis on enforcement patterns and penalties for bar operators in Canada.
Ontario Workplace Safety Fines: 269 Convictions, $29.6 Million
269 OHSA convictions from 2018 to 2025. Median fine of $80,000 overall, rising to $175,000 in 2025.
What 80 Fire Code Convictions Tell Ontario Property Owners
80 Ontario fire code convictions from 2009 to 2026. Median fine of $11,250, escalating sharply for repeat offences and fatalities.
Briefings
Short, practical explainers on inspections, incident response, and day-to-day compliance for bar operators in Canada.
AGCO Inspection Violation Rates: What the Numbers Mean
Legacy bar and restaurant operators face a ~21.6% violation rate. What the most common violations are and how inspections escalate.
Ontario Fire Code AMPs: What O. Reg. 260/25 Changes
How Ontario Regulation 260/25 enables municipalities to issue Administrative Monetary Penalties for fire code violations from January 2026.
Ontario's Overservice Crisis: Three Deaths, Three Suspensions
Three Ontario overservice deaths in 2024-2025 that triggered AGCO suspension proposals, showing how liability cascades across penalties, civil claims, and criminal charges.
What Is Smart Serve?
Mandatory for every person who serves alcohol in Ontario. Who needs it, how it works, what goes wrong.
What to Do After Failing a Health Inspection in Ontario
Your result is already public. What to do before the re-inspection.