AI Transparency Statement

Last updated: February 2026

How AI Is Used

Ontario Permit & Compliance Snapshot, operated by 1000144294 ONTARIO INC, uses large language model (LLM) technology to generate preliminary feasibility reports. Here is exactly how AI is involved in our service:

Report Generation

• Your project details from the intake form are sent to an AI model
• The AI analyzes your inputs against its training knowledge of Ontario regulatory context
• A structured report is generated using a predefined schema with required sections
• The report is returned to you through our platform

What the AI Knows

• General Ontario Building Code provisions
• General Ontario Planning Act framework
• General Conservation Authorities Act framework
• Common municipal permit processes in Ontario
• General construction terminology and best practices

What the AI Does NOT Do

• Does NOT retrieve or verify specific municipal zoning by-laws in real-time
• Does NOT access property records, title searches, or GIS data
• Does NOT check conservation authority mapping
• Does NOT verify heritage designations
• Does NOT calculate specific setbacks, lot coverage, or other zoning parameters
• Does NOT provide professional opinions or certifications

Anti-Hallucination Guardrails

We have implemented specific measures to reduce AI hallucination (generating false or unverified information):

• Conservative language: The AI is instructed to use cautious language ("may," "likely," "needs verification") rather than definitive statements
• Structured output: Reports follow a strict schema that requires confidence levels and source citations for each section
• No specific numbers: The AI is instructed not to output specific zoning numbers (setbacks, coverage percentages) unless verifiable
• Clear categorization: Information is categorized as "user-provided," "general Ontario context," or "needs confirmation"
• Mandatory disclaimers: Every report includes disclaimers and limitations that cannot be removed

Confidence Levels

Each section of the report includes a confidence indicator:

• High confidence: Based on well-established Ontario regulatory framework (e.g., "a building permit is generally required for additions")
• Medium confidence: Based on common Ontario practices but may vary by municipality
• Low confidence: Requires verification with the specific municipality or authority

Model Information

• Model type: Large language model (LLM)
• Training data cutoff: The model's training data has a cutoff date and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes
• No real-time data: The model does not access real-time databases, websites, or APIs during report generation
• Version tracking: Each report includes the model version used for generation

Limitations

AI-generated content has inherent limitations:

• May contain errors or inaccuracies despite guardrails
• Cannot replace professional judgment or site-specific analysis
• May not reflect recent regulatory changes
• Cannot account for unique site conditions not described in the intake form
• May produce different outputs for similar inputs (non-deterministic)

Your Responsibility

By using this service, you acknowledge that AI-generated reports are a starting point for research, not a substitute for professional advice. Always verify report findings with your municipality and qualified professionals.