Ontario – Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, issued the following statement: “Today, we are pleased to join the international community in recognizing World Consumer Rights Day to raise awareness about the importance of knowing your rights and being protected when purchasing goods and services in an increasingly digital marketplace. For the Ontario government, every day is …
New retail partnership with Staples Canada will provide greater convenience including extended hours and savings for taxpayers OAKVILLE – Ontario is making it easier and more convenient to access government services such as applying for or renewing health cards and driver’s licences. Today, the province officially launched the expansion of ServiceOntario in six Staples Canada stores which will open on …
Province permanently waiving fees for death records and applications to reclaim a traditional name TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing financial relief for Indigenous peoples and communities by permanently waiving fees for death records and delayed registration of death for children who attended Indian Residential Schools. The province is also permanently eliminating fees for reclaiming a traditional Indigenous name. …
Province partnering with Township of Pickle Lake to open ServiceOntario centre PICKLE LAKE – The Ontario government in partnership with the Township of Pickle Lake is opening a local ServiceOntario centre, making it easier and more convenient for families and businesses in the community to access the services they depend on. “Our government is putting Ontarians first by finding simpler, …
Province launching consultations on ways to further protect property owners from harmful business practices TORONTO — The Ontario government is seeking public input on ways to address and reduce the harmful and inappropriate use of Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs) against unsuspecting consumers. A NOSI is a notice that can be registered on the land registry system by a business …
TORONTO — Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, issued the following statement: “Ontario is raising awareness about the importance of online safety by joining the international community in recognizing October as Cyber Security Awareness Month. As a global leader in the digital space, Ontario is always working to strengthen our cyber security practices and protect the data …
Expansion of in-person services saving time and money OTTAWA — The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for people and businesses to authenticate documents such as birth certificates, corporate powers of attorney and diplomas for use outside of Canada. The province is expanding this vital service to four additional ServiceOntario locations across the province. In-person document authentication …
Used car dealerships can now register vehicles and issue licence plates right from the showroom. OAKVILLE — The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient to buy and sell vehicles. The province is expanding the online Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) system to include used cars. Now, new and used vehicle sales can be registered online by dealerships participating …
Province expanding deposit insurance while consulting on potential cooling-off period for new home purchase agreements TORONTO — The Ontario government is doing more to protect first-time home buyers and their savings by expanding deposit insurance for First Home Savings Accounts at Ontario credit unions. The province is also consulting on a ‘cooling-off period’ for buyers of new freehold homes and …
