Demographics Pembroke Ontario (Pembroke Community Profile)
| Ethnic Origin | |
| British | 55% |
| French | 21% |
| German | 19% |
| All other | 4% |
Pembroke, Ontario
Pembroke is the heart of the Ottawa Valley, and the seat of Renfrew County. According to 2006 Canadian Census, the population is 13,930. Pembroke serves as the largest commercial centre between North Bay and Ottawa. Historically, forestry and farming formed the backbone of the local economy and remain important today. The economy benefits from tourism as Pembroke is a gateway to natural adventures on the Petawawa and Ottawa Rivers, Algonquin Park and to world-class white water rafting. Pembroke also boats some outstandng local attraction, with about 30 historic murals in the downtown area depicting the history of the city. In fact, Pembroke has more murals than almost any city in Canada.
Important Information About Your Rates 
Effective July 1, 2008 you will begin to notice an increase in your gas bill. The Ontario Energy Board approved changes to the rates Union Gas charges its customers. For most customers the total increase will amount to $254.99 based on an annual volume of 2,600 m 3.
The gas commodity rate has increased by 7.3112 cents/ m 3. This change reflects the increase in Union Gas forecast cost to purchase natural gas for the next 12 months.
In addition, the change in the gas price adjustment is an increase of 2.0276 cents/ m 3. This change reflects the difference between the projected cost of natural gas that Union Gas expects to pay and the amount that Union Gas expects to recover through the current gas commodity rate over the next 12 months.
The gas rate is adjusted this way so that you are billed at a rate that more closely reflects the market price of natural gas and avoids large out-of-period adjustments.
The transportation rate has increased by 0.4676 cents/ m 3 to 3.5148 cents/ m 3. Delivery price increased slightly by 0.0224 cents/ m 3.
Don't Be Alarmed, I.D. Required
As of June 23, 2008, your REALTOR® will have to ask for identification, as in picture I.D. In June 2007, the federal government approved amendments to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering)and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). The amendments, which come into effect on June 23, 2008, are designed to broaden the scope of record keeping and reporting requirements. This means that real estate salespersons and brokers will have new obligations under the PCMLTFA.
Requirements as of June 23, 2008 will include a receipt of funds record for all transactions regardless of the amount of funds received (unless funds are received from a financial entity or public body). In addition, a client identification record will be required to be completed with respect to every purchase and sale regardless of the existence of a cash deposit. Salespersons and brokers will be required to verify and record the identification of each client involved in a particular sale.
Rent Increase Guideline
The Ontario Government has set the rent increase guideline at 1.8% for 2009.
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