ON Banning Road Tolls, Freezing Driver’s Licence 

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Province also saving drivers time by automating licence plate renewal process TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for drivers by introducing legislation that would, if passed, ban tolls on provincial highways. This ban would apply to the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway once uploaded to the province, as well as the province’s 400-series highways. “Our government under …

Making it Easier to Access Government Services

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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 …

Making it Easier for Indigenous Communities to Access Govt Services

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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. …

ServiceOntario Partnering with Retailers to Enhance Access to Services

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Staples Canada helping Ontario bring government services to where people live, work and shop TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for families and businesses to access vital government services such as driver’s licences and health cards. Beginning in early 2024, ServiceOntario is opening new centres in select Staples Canada stores with additional locations expected …

Making it Easier to Access Govt Services in North

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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, …