Derek Moran
..are we not more considered to be a 'body corporate,' as designated in section 4. of the Municipal Act?
Body corporate
4. (1) The inhabitants of every municipality are incorporated as a body corporate. 2001, c. 25, s. 4.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_01m25_e.htm#BK5