February 26, 2020
In preparation for the launch of iAGCO online services for horse racing licensees, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has revised the fee schedule for all breeds to reduce administrative burden, streamline business processes and harmonize requirements between breeds where possible.
While the majority of fees will stay the same, a select few will be amended to reflect a number of process changes that will be implemented once the AGCO launches iAGCO online services for horse racing licensees. Fee changes will take effect on March 2, 2020.
In alignment with fee schedule revisions, the AGCO is also introducing multi-breed licensing in select licence categories, which will allow applicants to apply for one licence valid across multiple breeds (e.g. a Veterinarian may hold one Veterinarian Licence which allows them to work with Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses).
Multi-breed licensing will be available for the following licence categories: Owner, Veterinarian, Tradesperson, Pari-Mutuel, Groom, Hot Walker, Occupational, Program Breed, Association Official, Commission Official, Exercise Person, Jockey, Authorized Agent, Trainer, Assistant Trainer, Stable or Corporate Manager, Jockey Agent, Jockey Valet, Apprentice Jockey.
Fee Schedule Revision Summary:
Licence Category | Current Fee (CAD) | New Fee (CAD) | Change |
| Multi-breed Licensing | Various depending on licence type | Various depending on licence type – single fee regardless of licensee works in multiple breeds |
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| Appointment of Authorized Agent |
| $75 on a one-time basis regardless of breed |
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| Authorized Agent |
| $100 annually, where authority only includes claiming |
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| Claiming Certificate |
| $130 regardless of breed (valid for one year) |
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| Special Event Teletheatre |
| $50/day |
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| Off-track Teletheatre Location Registration | $100 annually | $100 annually |
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*Horse breed acronyms used in chart: TB – Thoroughbred; QH – Quarter Horse; SB – Standardbred
In an effort to consolidate these changes, the AGCO has established a unified fee schedule with the aim to amalgamate licence and administration fees that require similar activities throughout all breeds. Other than the changes identified in the table above, there are no other changes to fees in the consolidated list below.
Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse Racing Unified Fee Schedule
| Licence Category | Fee Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| New applicant | $20.00 (Per Applicant) |
| Owner | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Trainer | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Driver | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Rider | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Assistant Trainer (Thoroughbred / Quarter Horse) | $65.00 (Annual) |
| Jockey | $130.00 (Annual) |
| Apprentice Jockey | $65.00 (Annual) |
| Jockey Agent | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Jockey Valet | $45.00 (Annual) |
| Partnership | $65.00 (Per Partnership) |
| Colours Registration | $65.00 (Annual) $200.00 (Lifetime) |
| Registration of Lease (Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse only)* *Standardbred Canada maintains the registration of lease information for Standardbred horses on behalf of the AGCO. | $65.00 (Per Lease) |
| Groom | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Hot Walker | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Exercise Person | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Veterinarian | $130.00 (Annual) |
| Authorized Agent | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Appointment of Authorized Agent | $75.00 (One-time) |
| Tradesperson – Employer | $45.00 (Annual) |
| Tradesperson – Employee | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Pari-Mutuel Ticket Seller | $30.00 (Annual) |
| Spouse of Licensee | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Occupational | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Program Breed | $20.00 (Annual) |
| Association Official | No charge |
| Stable or Corporate Manager | $100.00 (Annual) |
| Stable | $200.00 (Annual) |
| Claiming Certificate | $130.00 (Per Claim) |
| Estate/Trust | $50.00 (Per Estate) |
| Operator - Pari-Mutuel Operations Licence | No charge |
| Fair or Non-Extended Meet Licence | $200.00 (Per Day) |
Registration Category | Fee Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Off-track Special Event Teletheatre Location Registration | $50.00 (Per Day) |
| $100.00 (Annual) |