According to this CBC News article (http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/10/01/ontario-e-bike-rules.html) the MTO has decided to continue treating E-Bikes the same as during their 3 year pilot (which expires Oct 3, 2009) with three amendments:
1) Cannot have a maximum weight above 120 kilograms.
2) Must have a maximum braking distance of nine metres.
3) Cannot undergo any modifications to their electric motors to generate speeds greater than 32 km/h, the maximum allowed for e-bike motors.

So while I'm pleased they didn't ban e-bikes outright, they essentially killed e-scooters.  120 kg minus the weight of an adult doesn't leave much for the bike.  This pushes e-scooters into the category of "Limited Speed Motorcycle" which requires license, plates and insurance.  Edit:  Thanks to danmick who pointed out the weight does not include the rider!

MTO E-Bike faq:http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/emerging/e-bike-faq.shtml

The Gio e-bike (what I have) weighs 165 lbs.  120kg = 265 lbs.  265 lbs - 165 lbs = 100 lbs.  
100 lbs!  So very tiny people could legally drive my e-bike, but if they happen to eat a box of donuts one day, the status of their vehicle changes?

Is it explicitly stated that the 120kg applies to the bike & passenger/cargo, and not just the bike?

lol!  Thanks!  Dunno where I read bike+battery+rider, as the FAQ clearly states just bike+battery.   Sweet!  I can still ride!  

A beer for Danmick!


On a side note:

I looked into upgrading to the proper helmet. There seems to be a few stores for helmets:

Tri City Cycle, 351 Weber Street North, Waterloo appears to have some stock but may be too "flashy" for your taste
http://www.tricitycycle.ca

Zdeno Cycle, 1495 Victoria St. N., Kitchener claims to be the largest motorcycle store in KW but has limited helmet stock posted on their online site.
http://www.zdenocycle.ca/en/index.spy

Royal Distributing,925 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph, Ontario or 1954 Commerce Prk. Dr., Innisfil( near Barrie and easy to find). They seems well rated on several different motorcyclist forms out of GTA.
http://www.royaldistributing.com/main/

2 Wheeler Motorsport, Rr 5 Lcd Royal City Mail, Guelph, Ontario

Sturgess Cycle, 615 King Street West, Hamilton is Ontario's oldest motorcycle shop and caters to a wide variety of bike styles...[down the road from McM U]
http://www.sturgessonline.com/

Thanks Chiquita!  My favourite is the V528 pictured below (black of course!   ).

Oh cool, they have a royal blue helmet that would match my bike!