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Opening a Laser Clinic in Canada: Business Licences and Local Health Requirements
Start with your city’s licensing and zoning pages and the health authority responsible for your premises. Confirm the process for your exact services, then verify the medical device’s active licence in Health Canada’s MDALL database.
Opening a laser clinic becomes easier to plan when you know who to contact and what to prepare. Use this directory to go directly to your city’s business licensing pages and the local health authority responsible for your premises.
Whether you are opening a new location or adding laser services to an existing business, start with your address, proposed service list and operator information. Those details help the authorities identify the route that applies to your business.
This directory covers aesthetic and personal service opening pathways. Medical practices and particular procedures can follow different requirements; describe your actual services and who will perform them when contacting the authorities.
What do you need to check before opening a laser clinic?
Check the municipal licensing and zoning requirements for your address, the local health notification or approval process for your services, and the licensing of the exact medical device you intend to buy. Prepare your service list, floor plan and equipment information before contacting the authorities so they can identify the relevant requirements.
| Check | Responsible starting point | What to provide |
|---|---|---|
| Business licence, zoning and premises use | Your city’s licensing and planning departments | Address, business activities, commercial or home-based premises, proposed renovations. |
| Local health review | Public health unit or health authority serving the address | Service list, floor plan, equipment list and any procedures requested by the authority. |
| Medical device licence | Health Canada’s MDALL database | Medical Device Licence number, manufacturer and exact model or device identifier. |
The process can involve notification, plan review, inspection or health approval. Where an authority requires 14 days’ notice, that is an advance-notification requirement—not a promise that every review will be completed in 14 days.
In Ontario, for example, O. Reg. 136/18 requires written notice to the local medical officer of health at least 14 days before a personal service setting opens or adds services. The regulation does not apply where the services are primarily provided by a regulated health professional practising their profession, so a physician- or nurse-led clinic should ask its health unit which route applies.
Find your city’s licensing and health pages
This directory covers Canada’s 100 largest municipalities by population, ranked using Statistics Canada’s July 1, 2025 estimates on 2021 census subdivision boundaries.[5] The ranking uses municipalities rather than metropolitan areas: the City and District of North Vancouver have separate entries, and Langley’s entry is the Township. It includes towns, counties, districts and regional municipalities where they fall in the top 100.
Each entry below links to official municipal and health-authority sources, explains the starting point and identifies the questions to take to the responsible office. Sources checked October 11, 2026. Use the linked authority pages for current forms and fees.
Search by municipality or filter by province, then expand your city. Where an official personal services application or notification route is available, it is linked. Entries labelled contact for service-specific requirements provide the responsible regional office as a starting point; they do not establish that every laser clinic needs a health permit.
Find your municipality
100 municipalities. Select a city to see its official links and starting steps.
No municipalities match these filters. Try another spelling or clear the filters. If your municipality is outside the top 100, contact its licensing office and the health authority serving your address.
Ontario (42)
Ajax
Municipal category check and public health notification#47 in Canada141,111 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Durham Region Health Department
Where to start in Ajax
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Aurora
Municipal category check and public health notification#94 in Canada67,385 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
York Region Public Health
Where to start in Aurora
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Barrie
Municipal category check and public health notification#33 in Canada174,469 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Where to start in Barrie
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Belleville
Municipal category check and public health notification#97 in Canada62,914 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Southeast Public Health
Where to start in Belleville
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Brampton
Personal services licence and health inspection#7 in Canada777,759 residents · 2025 estimate
Brampton’s personal services application checklist includes health department approval and a satisfactory health inspection. Ask the licensing office which class applies to the services you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Peel Public Health
Where to start in Brampton
- Describe laser tattoo removal separately from tattooing; have the City confirm the category for your actual activities.
- Notify Peel Public Health, submit any required floor plans and arrange the inspection evidence requested by the City.
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Brantford
Municipal category check and public health notification#52 in Canada123,521 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Grand Erie Public Health
Where to start in Brantford
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Burlington
Municipal category check and public health notification#29 in Canada197,737 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Halton Region Public Health
Where to start in Burlington
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Caledon
Municipal category check and public health notification#76 in Canada90,201 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Peel Public Health
Where to start in Caledon
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Cambridge
Municipal category check and public health notification#36 in Canada165,354 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Region of Waterloo Public Health
Where to start in Cambridge
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Chatham-Kent
Municipal category check and public health notification#59 in Canada112,716 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Chatham-Kent Public Health
Where to start in Chatham-Kent
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Clarington
Municipal category check and public health notification#56 in Canada114,180 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Durham Region Health Department
Where to start in Clarington
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Greater Sudbury
Municipal category check and public health notification#30 in Canada188,504 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
Where to start in Greater Sudbury
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Guelph
Municipal category check and public health notification#40 in Canada160,760 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Where to start in Guelph
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Halton Hills
Municipal category check and public health notification#92 in Canada68,265 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Halton Region Public Health
Where to start in Halton Hills
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Hamilton
Municipal category check and public health notification#11 in Canada640,465 residents · 2025 estimate
Hamilton licenses personal aesthetic services under Schedule 13 of its Licensing Code (By-law 07-170). The schedule does not name laser services and excludes medical or therapeutic treatment given by a person licensed or registered under Ontario law, so confirm the category for your services and operators with Licensing. Public Health Services handles personal service setting notification and inspection.
Municipal licensing and permits
- Hamilton: municipal business licensing and permits
- Hamilton: Licensing Code By-law 07-170, Schedule 13 (PDF)
Hamilton Public Health Services
Where to start in Hamilton
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Kawartha Lakes
Municipal category check and public health notification#79 in Canada85,351 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Lakelands Public Health
Where to start in Kawartha Lakes
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Kingston
Municipal category check and public health notification#45 in Canada149,527 residents · 2025 estimate
Kingston’s Business Licensing By-law 2025-34 lists laser hair removal among esthetician services, which require an esthetician services establishment licence. The definition excludes regulated health professionals practising their profession. Southeast Public Health handles personal service setting notification and inspection.
Municipal licensing and permits
Southeast Public Health
Where to start in Kingston
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Kitchener
Municipal category check and public health notification#18 in Canada323,917 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Region of Waterloo Public Health
Where to start in Kitchener
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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London
Municipal category check and public health notification#14 in Canada494,785 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Middlesex-London Health Unit
Where to start in London
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Markham
Municipal category check and public health notification#16 in Canada371,504 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
York Region Public Health
Where to start in Markham
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Milton
Municipal category check and public health notification#41 in Canada157,345 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Halton Region Public Health
Where to start in Milton
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Mississauga
City licence, zoning and health clearance#8 in Canada764,597 residents · 2025 estimate
Mississauga’s personal services licence page includes hair removal clinics and lists both a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy and Peel health clearance among the requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Peel Public Health
Where to start in Mississauga
- Use Peel’s new-business reporting page and personal-service floor-plan review route; its opening notification is at least 14 days in advance.
- Coordinate the City’s licence documents with Peel’s review, and confirm what evidence of health clearance your application needs.
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Newmarket
Municipal category check and public health notification#72 in Canada95,763 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
York Region Public Health
Where to start in Newmarket
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Niagara Falls
Municipal category check and public health notification#57 in Canada113,983 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Niagara Region Public Health
Where to start in Niagara Falls
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Norfolk County
Municipal category check and public health notification#85 in Canada75,618 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Grand Erie Public Health
Where to start in Norfolk County
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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North Bay
Municipal category check and public health notification#98 in Canada62,062 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Northeastern Public Health
Where to start in North Bay
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Oakville
Municipal category check and public health notification#25 in Canada243,107 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Halton Region Public Health
Where to start in Oakville
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Oshawa
Municipal category check and public health notification#28 in Canada213,592 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Durham Region Health Department
Where to start in Oshawa
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Ottawa
Check municipal category and notify public health#5 in Canada1,188,114 residents · 2025 estimate
Ottawa Public Health lists laser hair removal among personal services and provides a Notification and Plan Review Form to submit at least 14 days before commencing operation.
Municipal licensing and permits
Ottawa Public Health
Where to start in Ottawa
- Confirm with the City whether your activities require a municipal licence; public health notification is a separate step.
- Give Ottawa Public Health your service list and proposed floor plan, and notify it before adding new personal services.
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Peterborough
Municipal category check and public health notification#70 in Canada97,834 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Lakelands Public Health
Where to start in Peterborough
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Pickering
Municipal category check and public health notification#53 in Canada118,378 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Durham Region Health Department
Where to start in Pickering
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Richmond Hill
Municipal category check and public health notification#27 in Canada222,031 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
York Region Public Health
Where to start in Richmond Hill
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Sarnia
Municipal category check and public health notification#83 in Canada80,539 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Lambton Public Health
Where to start in Sarnia
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Municipal category check and public health notification#82 in Canada81,182 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Algoma Public Health
Where to start in Sault Ste. Marie
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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St. Catharines
Municipal category check and public health notification#42 in Canada153,865 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Niagara Region Public Health
Where to start in St. Catharines
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Thunder Bay
Municipal category check and public health notification#54 in Canada117,671 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Where to start in Thunder Bay
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Toronto
City licence and public health notification#1 in Canada3,271,830 residents · 2025 estimate
For a personal service setting, follow the City’s licence process and notify Toronto Public Health at least 14 days before opening. BodySafe also explains notifications for added services and renovations.
Municipal licensing and permits
Toronto Public Health
Where to start in Toronto
- Provide the business address, owner details, proposed services and opening date to public health.
- For a home-based setting, obtain the City’s zoning approval before requesting the health inspection or applying for the licence. For commercial premises, confirm zoning and permitted use with the City before signing a lease.
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Vaughan
City personal services route and York notification#17 in Canada358,535 residents · 2025 estimate
Vaughan’s licensing directory includes hair and esthetics (personal services). York Region’s notification form sets out the notice needed before opening or adding personal services.
Municipal licensing and permits
York Region Public Health
Where to start in Vaughan
- Select the personal services category on the City’s licensing page and confirm the requirements for your premises.
- Submit York’s written notification at least 14 days before opening or providing additional personal services.
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Waterloo
Municipal category check and public health notification#46 in Canada142,450 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Region of Waterloo Public Health
Where to start in Waterloo
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Welland
Municipal category check and public health notification#96 in Canada66,480 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Niagara Region Public Health
Where to start in Welland
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Whitby
Municipal category check and public health notification#38 in Canada162,413 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Durham Region Health Department
Where to start in Whitby
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Windsor
Municipal category check and public health notification#22 in Canada269,614 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask the public health unit about personal service setting notification, floor-plan review and inspection for your exact services. Confirm what must be completed before opening or adding a service.
Municipal licensing and permits
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Where to start in Windsor
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Quebec (19)
Blainville
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#99 in Canada61,739 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique des Laurentides
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Blainville
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Brossard
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#71 in Canada97,597 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Brossard
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Drummondville
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#78 in Canada85,560 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé publique de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Québec
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Drummondville
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Gatineau
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#20 in Canada306,105 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé Québec Outaouais — Santé publique
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Gatineau
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Granby
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#88 in Canada72,180 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé publique de l’Estrie
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Granby
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Laval
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#15 in Canada461,509 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de Laval
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Laval
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Lévis
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#39 in Canada160,882 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de Chaudière-Appalaches
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Lévis
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Longueuil
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#23 in Canada268,530 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Longueuil
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Mirabel
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#91 in Canada68,471 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique des Laurentides
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Mirabel
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Montréal
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#2 in Canada1,915,366 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Montréal
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Québec
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#12 in Canada592,658 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé Québec Capitale-Nationale — Santé publique
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Québec
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Repentigny
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#75 in Canada91,290 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de Lanaudière
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Repentigny
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Saguenay
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#43 in Canada151,972 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé publique du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Saguenay
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Saint-Hyacinthe
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#100 in Canada60,874 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Saint-Hyacinthe
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#68 in Canada100,806 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Saint-Jérôme
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#80 in Canada85,160 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique des Laurentides
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Saint-Jérôme
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Sherbrooke
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#31 in Canada184,135 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé publique de l’Estrie
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Sherbrooke
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Terrebonne
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#49 in Canada126,872 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Direction de santé publique de Lanaudière
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Terrebonne
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Trois-Rivières
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#44 in Canada149,934 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the regional public health office to ask which health, infection-prevention or practitioner requirements apply to your precise services and operators. This link is a contact route; it does not establish a universal laser-clinic health permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
Santé publique de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Québec
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Trois-Rivières
- Ask municipal urban planning about the occupancy or business-use certificate for your address and activities, plus any renovation or sign permits. Use the commercial route on the linked page.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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British Columbia (20)
Abbotsford
Municipal licence check and local health application#32 in Canada175,358 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Abbotsford
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Burnaby
Municipal licence check and local health application#21 in Canada299,682 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Burnaby
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Chilliwack
Municipal licence check and local health application#65 in Canada105,520 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Chilliwack
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Coquitlam
Municipal licence check and local health application#34 in Canada173,599 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Coquitlam
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Delta
Municipal licence check and local health application#51 in Canada124,670 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Delta
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Kamloops
Municipal licence check and local health application#61 in Canada108,793 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Interior Health
Where to start in Kamloops
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Kelowna
Municipal licence check and local health application#35 in Canada167,654 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Interior Health
Where to start in Kelowna
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Langley Township
Municipal licence check and local health application#37 in Canada163,885 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Langley Township
- This entry is for the Township of Langley, not the separate City of Langley. Confirm the Township business licence, zoning and premises requirements for your address.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Maple Ridge
Municipal licence check and local health application#64 in Canada105,925 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Maple Ridge
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Nanaimo
Municipal licence check and local health application#60 in Canada111,845 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Island Health
Where to start in Nanaimo
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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New Westminster
Municipal licence check and local health application#74 in Canada92,124 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in New Westminster
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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North Vancouver (City)
Municipal licence check and local health application#95 in Canada66,624 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Vancouver Coastal Health
Where to start in North Vancouver (City)
- This entry is for the City of North Vancouver. Check that your premises fall in this municipality before applying for its business licence.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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North Vancouver (District)
Municipal licence check and local health application#69 in Canada97,845 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Vancouver Coastal Health
Where to start in North Vancouver (District)
- This entry is for the District of North Vancouver. Check that your premises fall in this municipality before applying for its business licence.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Port Coquitlam
Municipal licence check and local health application#93 in Canada67,724 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Port Coquitlam
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Prince George
Municipal licence check and local health application#77 in Canada85,944 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Northern Health
Where to start in Prince George
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Richmond
City licence and local environmental health review#26 in Canada239,584 residents · 2025 estimate
Richmond’s business licence page provides application routes and separate information for residential and commercial premises. Vancouver Coastal Health lists a Richmond environmental health office.
Municipal licensing and permits
Vancouver Coastal Health
Where to start in Richmond
- Review the City’s premises-specific requirements and confirm any zoning, building, health or fire reviews needed.
- Discuss the proposed service list and opening requirements with the VCH office serving Richmond.
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Saanich
Municipal licence check and local health application#50 in Canada126,011 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Island Health
Where to start in Saanich
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Surrey
City licence and Fraser Health application#10 in Canada703,531 residents · 2025 estimate
Surrey provides an online business licence application. Fraser Health requires a personal service establishment application with floor plans before opening.
Municipal licensing and permits
Fraser Health
Where to start in Surrey
- Use the City’s application route and confirm the licence category and location requirements.
- Prepare the service and equipment lists, scaled plans and cleaning procedures requested in Fraser Health’s application package.
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Vancouver
City licence and local environmental health review#9 in Canada740,454 residents · 2025 estimate
Vancouver advises checking the proposed business location before leasing or buying space. Vancouver Coastal Health provides the personal service establishment application and inspection pathway.
Municipal licensing and permits
Vancouver Coastal Health
Where to start in Vancouver
- Confirm zoning and the permitted use of your proposed address with the City.
- Contact the VCH environmental health office for that address to discuss your services, application and inspection requirements.
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Victoria
Municipal licence check and local health application#66 in Canada103,888 residents · 2025 estimate
Contact the environmental health officer serving your address about the personal service establishment application, plans and inspections for the services and equipment you propose.
Municipal licensing and permits
Island Health
Where to start in Victoria
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Alberta (10)
Airdrie
Municipal category check and public health notification#73 in Canada92,544 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Airdrie
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Calgary
City licence, location review and AHS requirements#3 in Canada1,612,834 residents · 2025 estimate
Calgary’s beauty and body services guide includes non-medical laser treatments and describes the municipal licensing and approval process. AHS provides the personal services notification and opening checklist.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Calgary
- Confirm whether the personal services or medical-professional route fits your business and operators.
- Follow the City’s location and health approval steps, notify AHS of the personal services offered and discuss inspections with Environmental Public Health.
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Edmonton
City business licence and AHS personal services route#4 in Canada1,238,295 residents · 2025 estimate
Edmonton’s licensing information directs personal service businesses to Alberta Health Services. The municipal application and the AHS notification address different parts of opening the business.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Edmonton
- Give the City your actual service list so it can confirm the appropriate business category and location review.
- Notify AHS of the personal services offered and use its opening checklist to prepare for the applicable health requirements.
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Grande Prairie
Municipal category check and public health notification#89 in Canada71,160 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Grande Prairie
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Lethbridge
Municipal category check and public health notification#58 in Canada113,671 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Lethbridge
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Medicine Hat
Municipal category check and public health notification#90 in Canada68,714 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Medicine Hat
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Red Deer
Municipal category check and public health notification#55 in Canada115,409 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Red Deer
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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St. Albert
Municipal category check and public health notification#87 in Canada74,621 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in St. Albert
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Strathcona County
County land-use review and AHS notification#62 in Canada107,345 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Strathcona County
- Strathcona County does not require a municipal business licence. Confirm land use, occupancy and any development or building permits for your premises.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Wood Buffalo
Municipal category check and public health notification#81 in Canada81,611 residents · 2025 estimate
Use AHS’s personal services notification and opening checklist. Describe the exact laser services and operators so Environmental Public Health can confirm the applicable requirements.
Municipal licensing and permits
Alberta Health Services
Where to start in Wood Buffalo
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Manitoba (1)
Winnipeg
Municipal land-use review and provincial registration#6 in Canada850,260 residents · 2025 estimate
Manitoba’s opening guide specifically includes laser clinics. Personal service premises register with the Health Protection Unit; a public health inspector assesses whether a health permit is required.
Municipal licensing and permits
Manitoba Health Protection Unit
Where to start in Winnipeg
- Ask Winnipeg about zoning, occupancy and any licence category applicable to your activities; a general licence is not required for every business type.
- Submit registration and scaled plans before construction or conversion, and contact the inspector 14 days before opening to arrange an inspection.
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Saskatchewan (2)
Regina
Municipal licence check and local health application#24 in Canada263,419 residents · 2025 estimate
Use SHA’s personal services information and new-facility application. Discuss your proposed services, floor plan and equipment with the local public health inspector before opening.
Municipal licensing and permits
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Where to start in Regina
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Saskatoon
Municipal licence check and local health application#19 in Canada318,067 residents · 2025 estimate
Use SHA’s personal services information and new-facility application. Discuss your proposed services, floor plan and equipment with the local public health inspector before opening.
Municipal licensing and permits
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Where to start in Saskatoon
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Nova Scotia (2)
Cape Breton
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#63 in Canada106,752 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask Nova Scotia Environmental Health which requirements apply to the specific laser services and operators you propose. The body art permit covers branding, piercing, tattooing, microblading and permanent makeup; do not assume it covers laser tattoo removal, and get service-specific direction.
Municipal licensing and permits
Nova Scotia Environmental Health (public health inspectors)
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Cape Breton
- Use Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s planning guidance to confirm zoning and the development, building or occupancy requirements for the proposed location.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Halifax
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#13 in Canada516,822 residents · 2025 estimate
Ask Nova Scotia Environmental Health which requirements apply to the specific laser services and operators you propose. The body art permit covers branding, piercing, tattooing, microblading and permanent makeup; do not assume it covers laser tattoo removal, and get service-specific direction.
Municipal licensing and permits
Nova Scotia Environmental Health (public health inspectors)
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Halifax
- Confirm zoning and the commercial occupancy permit for your Halifax Regional Municipality premises, including whether a new occupancy application or a change of use is needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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New Brunswick (3)
Fredericton
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#86 in Canada74,655 residents · 2025 estimate
Use the regional Health Protection office contact for public health inspectors. Ask whether your proposed services require notification, review or inspection; the office directory is not an application for a universal laser-clinic permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
New Brunswick Health Protection — Fredericton office
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Fredericton
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Moncton
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#67 in Canada102,378 residents · 2025 estimate
Use the regional Health Protection office contact for public health inspectors. Ask whether your proposed services require notification, review or inspection; the office directory is not an application for a universal laser-clinic permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
New Brunswick Health Protection — Moncton office
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Moncton
- Moncton says most businesses do not require a business licence. Confirm land use, occupancy and any development or building permits for your premises.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Saint John
Municipal premises review and health-office contact#84 in Canada79,371 residents · 2025 estimate
Use the regional Health Protection office contact for public health inspectors. Ask whether your proposed services require notification, review or inspection; the office directory is not an application for a universal laser-clinic permit.
Municipal licensing and permits
New Brunswick Health Protection — Saint John office
Contact for service-specific requirements.
Where to start in Saint John
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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Newfoundland and Labrador (1)
St. John's
Municipal permits and personal services scope check#48 in Canada128,693 residents · 2025 estimate
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Personal Services Act covers tanning, tattooing, body piercing and other body modification; laser services are not named. Ask an environmental health officer whether your proposed services need registration, and list laser removal separately from tattooing. Registration forms go to a Government Service Centre.
Municipal licensing and permits
Newfoundland and Labrador — Environmental Public Health
Where to start in St. John's
- Give the municipality your business address, services and premises type. Confirm the licence category, permitted use and any zoning, occupancy or renovation reviews needed.
- Send the health office your proposed service list, equipment information and floor plan. Ask for the written requirements that apply before opening.
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The top 100 span nine provinces. Municipalities in Prince Edward Island and the territories do not fall within this population cutoff. If your address is outside the list, use its own municipal licensing and planning office and the health authority serving that address.
What should you prepare for the first call?
Have the following information ready:
- Premises: the exact address, unit number and whether it is a new clinic, a room in an existing business or a home-based location.
- Services: describe each service, such as laser hair removal, laser tattoo or PMU removal, photofacial services or ablative resurfacing. Specify laser removal separately from tattooing or applying permanent makeup.
- Operators: identify who will perform the services and their qualifications so the authority can clarify the applicable route.
- Equipment: provide the proposed model, manufacturer, included handpieces and available device licensing documentation.
- Layout and timing: bring a proposed floor plan, renovation scope and target opening date.
Ask the municipality which licence category and premises reviews apply. Ask the health authority which forms, plans, procedures and inspections it needs, and what must be completed before services begin. Request its written checklist so you can work from the actual local requirements.
For example, Fraser Health’s application instructions request scaled plans, service and equipment information, and cleaning procedures.[1] Peel’s reporting page provides the new-business notification and floor-plan review route for personal service businesses.[2]
How do you check the equipment in MDALL?
Health Canada’s Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) lets you check the active medical device licence for a Class II, III or IV device.[3] Class I devices do not require an MDL and are not listed in this database. Health Canada’s instructions explain matching the label to the listed company, device name and identifier.[4]
- Request the identifiers. Ask the supplier for the Medical Device Licence number, manufacturer name, exact model or device identifier, and a copy or photograph of the device label.
- Open the official database. Go to Health Canada’s MDALL and choose Search Active Licences.
- Search using one available field. Start with the licence number or device identifier; the active search also offers company and device-name fields.
- Match the exact model. Open the result and compare the manufacturer and listed device identifiers with the label and the model in your quotation.
- Keep a dated record. Save the result in your purchasing file and ask the supplier to resolve any mismatch. Check active status again when considering a purchase because licences can change.
An establishment licence (MDEL) and a medical device licence (MDL) serve different purposes. Verify the specific device in MDALL rather than using the supplier’s establishment listing as the device check.
Our step-by-step MDALL verification guide explains the record fields and the details to request from a supplier. Local premises review remains a separate part of your opening plan.
Choose the equipment for your proposed services
Use the service list you prepared for the authorities to focus your equipment discussion with Pro 1 Laser. Compare the configuration, training, installation requirements and ownership support for that offering.
| Your proposed service | Platform to explore | What to discuss |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoo and permanent makeup removal, with additional pigment and skin-quality services | Pro 1 Pico | Included handpieces, multi-mode capabilities, PicoMatrix options and training for your launch services. |
| Dedicated facial and body hair removal | DioLase Titanium | Treatment workflow, handpiece configuration, installation and operator training. |
| Fractional ablative resurfacing | Alexa CO₂ Aesthetic | Scanner and handpieces, room preparation, operator readiness and the planned resurfacing offering. |
| Photofacial and filtered-light services | DPL Elite | Filter configuration, proposed applications, operator training and treatment workflow. |
Compare the platforms in our med-spa equipment buying guide. If tattoo removal is your main business, use our Canadian tattoo removal startup guide for the wider equipment and business plan.
Planning a new clinic or adding laser services?
Tell us your city, the services you want to offer and whether you are opening a new business or expanding an existing clinic. We can discuss the equipment configuration and provide the available device documentation for your purchasing review.
Request equipment pricing or book a demonstration to see the relevant platform and discuss training, delivery and support. The local authority makes the decisions about your premises and opening requirements.
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FAQs
Where do I apply for a business licence for a laser clinic?
Start with the municipality responsible for your proposed business address. Give its licensing and zoning departments your exact services, premises type and address so they can identify the applicable licence or permit route. Use this directory’s direct city links; licence categories and requirements differ by municipality.
Is local health approval the same as a Health Canada device licence?
They address different things. Your local health authority or public health unit handles the applicable premises notification, review or inspection process. Health Canada’s MDALL database is used to verify a Class II, III or IV medical device licence. Complete the relevant local opening steps and check the exact device separately.
Does 14 days’ notice mean my clinic will be approved within 14 days?
No. Where an authority requires advance notification, that is a notice requirement. Plan review, inspection, other approvals and processing times are separate. Ask the authority what has to be completed before opening and how to arrange the necessary reviews.
Can I add laser services to an existing salon or clinic?
Describe the proposed services to your municipality and local health authority before adding them. Ask whether the new service changes the business category, triggers a notification or plan review, or requires an inspection. Include the equipment and operator information in that discussion.
How do I check a device in MDALL?
Ask for the Medical Device Licence number, manufacturer name and exact device identifier from the label. Open Health Canada’s MDALL Active Licence Search, find the record and match it to the device being quoted. Class I devices do not require an MDL and are not listed in MDALL.
References
- Open a personal service establishment. Fraser Health. www.fraserhealth.ca (accessed 2026-10-11)
- Business reporting — new or changes. Peel Public Health. peelregion.ca (accessed 2026-10-11)
- Medical Devices Active Licence Listing overview. Health Canada. www.canada.ca (accessed 2026-10-11)
- Medical Device Establishment Licence application instructions. Health Canada. www.canada.ca (accessed 2026-10-11)
- Population estimates, July 1, by census subdivision, 2021 boundaries (Table 17-10-0155-01). Statistics Canada. www150.statcan.gc.ca (accessed 2026-10-11)