ServiceOntario

• An ‘OCTOBER7’ plate triggers overhaul of Ontario’s custom licence process

  At the end of January 2024, ServiceOntario approved the release of a license plate with the words "October7" on it, apparently referencing the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

  Canada

  Nov 4
  
• Financial watchdog will review decision to move some ServiceOntarios into Staples

  The government faced scrutiny after it began shutting down privately operated ServiceOntarios, swapping them out for new locations nestled inside Staples Canada retail stores.

  Politics

  Jun 3
  
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• More ServiceOntario locations potentially moving to retail stores after Staples deal

  The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery has posted a request for qualifications looking for 'retailers of all sizes' that might want to host ServiceOntario locations.

  Canada

  May 16
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• 2nd arrest made in ‘large-scale’ vehicle scam: Peel police

  A woman from Brampton, Ont., has been arrested in connection what Peel police described as a 'large-scale' auto scam involving forged documents and trafficking of stolen goods.

  Crime

  Mar 19
• Man faces 168 criminal charges after ‘large-scale’ vehicle scam: Peel police

  Police in Peel Region say a 24-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been charged with using 'loopholes' in ServiceOntario procedures to re-VIN stolen vehicles and then sell them.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• Other big retail stores considered to host ServiceOntario locations as well as Staples

  Staples is just one of four retailers the government plans to open ServiceOntario locations in, according to a business case justifying the move.

  Politics

  Feb 22
• Six ServiceOntario outlets to move into Staples on Feb. 1, three more later this year

  The Ontario government has announced six ServiceOntario locations will be moving into Staples Canada retail stores starting on Thursday.

  Politics

  Jan 29
• Ford government insists ‘no new’ agreements signed in ServiceOntario controversy

  The province has been under pressure after reports emerged that it was planning to close some ServiceOntario locations and open kiosks in Staples stores instead.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Ford government set to close some ServiceOntario locations, open kiosks instead

  Some ServiceOntario locations will close, with kiosks popping up in Staples stores instead. The move will improve opening hours, the province says.

  Canada

  Jan 10
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• ServiceOntario expanding online options, soon to include marriage licences

  Ontario is expanding digital options at ServiceOntario locations, including video health-card renewal appointments and applying for marriage licences online.

  Consumer

  Feb 1, 2023