Russ, I don't know why you'd need to do anything with that toad. It's a textbook fowleri. Also, according to Conant and Collins, their range extends the entire northern shore of Lake Erie, in a band running from Lake St. Clair to the southwest shore of Lake Ontario. Why do you think that they aren't in Ontario? Are they considered extirpated there?
Next year, during the breeding season, just listen for choruses in that area. I'd be willing to bet you come across a good handful of fowleri choruses. You can listen to recordings online, but the best way is to buy a CD (e.g. Lang Elliot) and keep it in your vehicle.

Shane

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