One permitting
future for Ontario.
One Ontario is advancing one unified AI-permitting system that makes approvals simpler, faster, and more transparent across the province.
One Ontario or 444 systems?
Ontario's municipalities operate under common legislation, yet continue to implement separate permitting systems, processes, and workflows. Instead of building hundreds of disconnected systems across 444 municipalities, we believe Ontario should invest in one unified, standardized infrastructure.
One unified platform.
One Ontario is building a vision where, across the province, users can go from idea to permit in one single platform. AI agents identify a user’s requirements, auto-fills their applications, and checks compliance up front. The agent then submits to approval agencies and tracks progress.
Need a permit now?
Through our partnership with LandLogic, users can already try out Parcella, the first phase of this permitting tool. Ask questions about your property’s potential and use, discuss project requirements and request a permit all directly through one conversational platform.
Why this matters
Ontario has spent billions encouraging municipal technology adoption. And yet the process still hasn’t meaningfully changed. We now have the chance to revolutionize the permitting process and develop a globally leading AI platform. But only if we act now.
Cost savings
Eliminate duplicate municipal spending on separate technology procurement, implementation, and maintenance. Build once. Use everywhere.
Less friction
Applicants’ requirements, forms and compliance are verified upfront so municipalities receive more complete, higher-quality submissions.
Improved transparency
Gives applicants and municipalities one centralized place to understand requirements, track status, and coordinate approvals.
Faster processing
Automated building code and zoning checks integrated with GIS systems can reduce approval processing for residential permits up to 70%*.
"We've spent years funding permitting modernization without addressing the root problem: fragmentation between municipalities. The future isn't hundreds of disconnected systems. It's one shared platform built for Ontario."
Richard Lyall, ICD.D, MA, CAE, President & CEO RESCON
Why now?
Until now, a province-wide platform has been unachievable. Critical data inconsistencies between 444 municipalities and vast differences in processes creates a logistical nightmare. That’s where our partnership with LandLogic comes in.
Standardized data
To create a unified platform, we need unified data. LandLogic has developed a standardization engine that pulls in data from municipalities, and integrates it into one holistic system.
End-to-end technology
Building upon standardized data, LandLogic is building the end-to-end technology that applicants, municipalities and external authorities from across Ontario can plug in to.
Phase one: Parcella
LandLogic has released the first phase of this platform: Parcella. This is a chat interface where users can evaluate project feasibility and then request a permit from right inside the chat. Try it out free →
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"One Ontario is about breaking down barriers to address the housing crisis. With my experience in government, law, and industry, I’ve seen how delays and inefficiencies hold back progress. One Ontario provides the tools navigate the development process and deliver much needed housing solutions”
Hugh O'Reilly, Chair of Board of Directors @ LandLogic
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"The research we began at the University of Toronto revealed just how fragmented and inefficient the development approval process can be. With One Ontario, we’ve transformed that research into actionable solutions, addressing the systemic issues that contribute to Ontario’s housing crisis."
Arash Shahi, CEO of LandLogic
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"Navigating the development approval process in Ontario has long been a maze of inefficiencies and delays. The fragmented system not only slows down much-needed housing projects but also adds unnecessary costs. That’s why RESCON supported the original research behind One Ontario—to bring clarity and efficiency to the process."
Richard Lyall, President & CEO @ RESCON
Building the future of permitting requires collaboration.
OneOntario is engaging municipalities, researchers, industry leaders, technology providers, and government partners who share a vision for a more connected permitting future.