Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.
Has jurisdiction over municipal highways and bridges, including parking and traffic on them, and must keep them in a state of repair (Municipal Act, 2001 s.11(3), s.44). Where there is an upper tier, the upper-tier council has the roads assigned to it.
Makes by-laws for its reserves: health of residents, traffic, law and order, nuisances, animals, roads, water supplies and other local works, zoning and buildings, allotment of reserve land, residence on the reserve, wildlife and fish on the reserve, and trespass. Fines of up to $1,000.
Works and undertakings within Ontario, such as provincial highways and regional transit, other than interprovincial or international lines of transport and communication and works Parliament declares to be for the general advantage of Canada (Constitution Act, 1867, s. 92(10)).
ontario.ca· checked Ontario statute named in the power description; section numbers only where confirmed on e-Laws/CanLII 2026-10-11. Tier: localFor: Roads (Lake of the Woods Township Council)
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca· checked By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81).For: By-laws for the reserve (Indian Act s. 81) (Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing Chief and Council)
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca· checked Constitution Act, 1867, ss. 92, 92A, 93, 94A, 95 (Justice Laws website consolidation).For: Local works and undertakings (Legislative Assembly of Ontario)
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