Terms of Service
Last updated: May 25, 2026
The service
Solve Canada is a free civic reporting platform that allows residents to report infrastructure issues (potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, etc.) to their municipality and, where applicable, their ward councillor. Solve Canada currently operates in Kitchener, Milton, Mississauga, Toronto, and Waterloo and is expanding to additional cities. The service is provided by Solve Canada, founded by Ahmed Nadar. Solve Canada is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any municipality.
Use of the platform
By using Solve Canada, you agree to submit reports in good faith about genuine civic issues. You agree not to submit false, misleading, or malicious reports. Reports containing harassment, threats, or content targeting individuals (rather than infrastructure issues) will be removed.
Misuse policy
Accounts that submit false, spam, or malicious reports will receive a warning on the first and second occurrence. On the third occurrence, the account will be permanently suspended and all associated reports may be removed. Solve Canada reserves the right to suspend accounts immediately in cases of severe misuse (threats, harassment, or illegal content).
Report delivery
Solve Canada delivers reports by email to the relevant municipality and, where applicable, to the ward councillor on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee that the city or councillor will act on any report. Once a report has been submitted and emailed, it cannot be edited. To request removal, contact support@solveto.ca.
Reference numbers
Each report is assigned a Solve Canada reference number. This is an internal Solve Canada identifier for your records and quick lookup. It is not a city, municipal, or 311 case number. Solve Canada does not have direct access to municipal 311 systems. If a city assigns its own reference in the future, it will be displayed separately.
AI-generated content
Reports are drafted using AI based on your submitted photo and location. You are responsible for reviewing and approving the AI-generated content before submission. Solve Canada is not responsible for inaccuracies in AI analysis.
Public reports and anonymity
Reports submitted through Solve Canada are displayed publicly on the platform's map and reports page. By submitting a report, you agree that the issue details (type, photo, description, location) will be publicly visible. Your identity is protected by an anonymous username assigned to your account. Your personal information (email, phone) is never displayed publicly.
Photos
By uploading photos, you confirm that you have the right to share them. Solve Canada uses AI to automatically blur faces detected in photos to protect the privacy of bystanders. Photos are used solely for civic reporting purposes.
What should NOT be reported
Do not use Solve Canada for emergencies (call 911), gas leaks (call your gas utility), or issues requiring immediate action such as fallen power lines. Noise complaints, bylaw disputes, and private property issues are better handled by calling your municipal non-emergency line directly. Reports submitted from locations outside the boundaries of the cities we serve will not be routed.
Financial support
Voluntary contributions to Solve Canada are non-refundable. They support the continued operation of the platform. Contributors do not receive ownership, equity, or guaranteed features in return.
Availability
Solve Canada is provided as-is. We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the platform at any time.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of Solve Canada after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
Questions? Email support@solveto.ca.
