The City of Winnipeg licenses 15 business activities through the Doing Business in Winnipeg By-law (https://winnipeg.ca/CLKDMIS/DocExt/ViewDoc.asp?DocumentTypeId=1&DocId=4222&DocType=C). Each activity requires one or more permits or approvals from other City of Winnipeg departments. Licensing provides protection and support within the community by regulating and controlling various activities where there is a risk or danger to the public’s health or safety. Licensing also assists in crime prevention.