Do I need insurance?
Yes. All renters are required to have general and third party liability insurance with coverage for any one occurrence or claim not to be less than two million dollars ($2,000,000); property damage insurance; business interruption insurance; insurance for contents against fire and theft; and in which Manor Road United Church and the United Church of Canada is named as an Additional Insured party.
How do I get insurance?
Here are some sites. An insurance certificate must be provided to the church.
Hub Insurance
DUUO Canada
Easy Insure
Event Policy
PAL Event Insurance
Can I serve alcohol?
Yes. Renters are required to obtain a Special Occasions Permit (SOP) issued through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACGO) if the consumption, service or sale of alcohol is planned for any event. Evidence of a SOP is required prior to the scheduled event and is to be posted up at the event. Renters must comply with all ACGO rules, including providing evidence that person(s) with Smart Serve training designated as the person(s) responsible for serving of alcohol.