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Outstandinggraduatingstudentsawardedthe CSC NouvelonVisionScholarship
This year, the Conseil scolaire catholique NouvelonawardsitsVisionScholarships to outstanding graduating class students who have fulfilled the requirements of their
Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Valued at $500, the scholarship is awarded annually to two students from each CSC Nouvelon secondary school and one from Carrefour
Options+. Laureates, selected by the principal of their school, reflect the CSC Nouvelon vision: “Thriving French-language Catholic students, proud and ready to take their place in society.” The scholarships were awarded to the following students in June 2024 during the board's secondary schools' graduationceremonies.
ÉSCJeunesse-Nord(BlindRiver)
AddisonBondetMariskaLamothe
ÉSCTrillium(Chapleau)
ChloéFortinetXanderJaworski
ÉSCChamplain(Chelmsford)
AlexisBlaisetJonathanHoule
ÉSCLaRenaissance(Espanola)
LaurenLangloisetCamrynRamsay
ÉS Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault-SteMarie)
DaphnéeVachonetEllaDubreuil
CarrefourOptions+(Sudbury)
AlexBechard
CollègeNotre-Dame(Sudbury)
KloleyKokoetXavierLefebvre
ÉSduSacré-Cœur(Sudbury)
NadiaGuillemetteetZacharyChampagne
ÉSCl'Horizon(ValCaron)
KatrineTessieretZackaryVaillancourt
ÉSSaint-Joseph(Wawa)
MyaRilleyetEthanAustin
DesfinissantsremarquablesremportentlabourseVisiondu
Chaque année, le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon récompense l'excellence des élèves qui complètent leurDiplômed'étudessecondairesdel'Ontario avec la remise de la bourse«Vision».D'une valeurde500$,celle-ci est remise annuellement à deux finissants de chacune de nos écoles secondaires et à un diplômé du Carrefour Options+.
Sélectionnés par la direction de leur école, les récipiendairessontlerefletdelavisionduCSC Nouvelon : « Des élèves épanouis fiers d'être catholiquesetfrancophonesprêtsàprendreleur place dans la société ». Les bourses ont été présentéesauxélèvessuivantsenjuin2024lors des cérémonies des finissants de nos écoles secondaires.
ÉSCJeunesse-Nord(BlindRiver)
AddisonBondetMariskaLamothe
ÉSCTrillium(Chapleau)
ChloéFortinetXanderJaworski
ÉSCChamplain(Chelmsford)
AlexisBlaisetJonathanHoule
CSC Nouvelon
ÉSCLaRenaissance(Espanola)
LaurenLangloisetCamrynRamsay
ÉSNotre-Dame-du-Sault(Sault-Ste-Marie)
DaphnéeVachonetEllaDubreuil
CarrefourOptions+(Sudbury)
AlexBechard
CollègeNotre-Dame(Sudbury)
KloleyKokoetXavierLefebvre
ÉSduSacré-Cœur(Sudbury)
NadiaGuillemetteetZacharyChampagne
ÉSCl'Horizon(ValCaron)
KatrineTessieretZackaryVaillancourt
ÉSSaint-Joseph(Wawa)
MyaRilleyetEthanAustin
XanderJaworskiandChloéFortin
WhatoralhealthprovidersshouldknowabouttheCanadianDentalCarePlan
(NC) As an oral health provider, you’ve most certainly heard about the Canadian Dental Care Plan(CDCP).Buthowmuchdoyouknowabout it?Hereareafewkeydetailsyoushouldbeaware of.
This federal government plan was designedtohelpreducethecostofawiderange
of oral health care services for Canadian residents with an annual family income under $90,000 who do not have access to dental insurance.
TheplanlaunchedinDecember2023and initiallyopenedtoseniors.BythispastMay,over 2 million Canadian seniors had enrolled in the
Casual Custodian (Chapleau Ontario)
TheAlgoma District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual Custodian in Chapleau.
Educational Qualifications:
· Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
Requirements:
· Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures
· Ability to follow instructions and to cooperate with other employees and with persons who use Board facilities from time to time
· Ability to meet the physical demands of the position as demonstrated by completing a Physical DemandsAnalysis
· Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Background Check
Summary of Duties:
! Shifts are offered on a day-to-day basis via phone between 9:00AM – 11:00AM (i.e. no scheduled shifts)
! Clean part or all of a school or office building which involves sweeping, washing, waxing, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, shampooing, vacuum cleaning
! Securing building
! Use of step ladders, scaffolds as required
! When necessary, assist maintenance worker with repairs
! Receive and store school supplies
! Maintain lighting, plumbing, windows, painting, varnishing
! Work in compliance with allActs, Regulations and Board Policies and Procedures, including Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
! Other duties as assigned by designated personnel
Hours of work will vary between the hours of 6:00AM and 11:00PM – as determined by the Algoma District School Board to meet operational needs.
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12th, 2024 and may be forwarded to: Nic Turco turcon@adsb.on.ca
Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted
AshortlistingofapplicantsforconsiderationwillbecompletedemployingtheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoard Hiring Policy. Should there be a need for interviews, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Accommodationsthroughtherecruitmentandselectionprocessareavailableuponrequest.Thesuccessful candidate,asaconditionofemployment,willberequiredtoprovideacurrentvulnerablesectorcheck,which isacceptabletotheBoard.
TheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoardiscommittedtoanequitableeducationsystemthatupholdsandreflects theprinciplesoffairandinclusiveeducation.Additionalinformationaboutspecificprograms,andtheVision, Mission,ValuesandPrioritiesoftheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoardcanbefoundatwww.adsb.on.ca.
REECE ALGOMA
SCHOOL BOARD JENNIFER SARLO Director of Education www.adsb.on.ca Chairperson
plan.SinceJune27,2024,childrenundertheage of18andadultswithavalidDisabilityTaxCredit certificatecanapplytotheplan.Oncetheplanis fullyrolledout,itwillhelpreducethecostoforal healthcareforupto9millionCanadians.
The participation of dentists, denturists, dental hygienists and dental specialists in this plan is voluntary. There are more than 11,300 providerscurrentlyparticipating.
The CDCP has been set up similarly to many of the insurance plans you’re already familiar with, making it easy to submit claims and receive rapid reimbursement.Any provider can treat CDCPclients, as long as they agree to directlybillSunLife,whoadministerstheplan.
Theplanwillpayprovidersbasedonthe established CDCP fees for each service that is covered. If you decide to charge more than the establishedCDCPfees,yourpatientswillneedto pay you the difference.You should not ask your patients to pay the full cost of their treatment upfront, as they will not be able to get reimbursed.SunLifewillonlyprovidepayment to providers under the CDCP. Your CDCP patientsshouldonlypayanyadditionalamounts notcoveredbytheplan,ifapplicable.
Currently, claims must be submitted electronically.AsofthisNovember,paperclaims willalsobeacceptedfromprovidersonly.
Payments to providers are made within twodaysviaelectronicfundtransfer,ormonthly bycheque.
Oral health providers can learn more abouttheplanatcanada.ca/dental-providers.
LUCIA
DISTRICT
Chapleau Moments
by MichaelJ. Morris
Three locomotive engineers with many years of service on the Canadian Pacific Railway "all left the ranks to enjoy retirement", in 1993
EarleFreeborn,LeoVezina,Andre(Zenon)Riouxleave CPR ranks toretireaslast'firemen'toleaverailwayinChapleauin1993
which was also an historic moment as they were alsothelastthree"firemen"toleavetherailwayat Chapleau.
TheywereEarleFreeborn,LeoVezinaand Andre(Zenon)Rioux.
An article about them notes that Earle had somethingtoboastaboutashewasneverinvolved in a derailment, runoff or mishap and his record showed no demerit marks over all his 41 years of service.
Earle was also quite involved with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers as vice chair of the local as well as service on the EAP committee. Earle was written up as an engineer in
1961 became permanent locomotive engineer in 1974.
OnhislastdayofworktripintoChapleau, the article notes that his wife Nancy, daughter Shelley and son David met the train at Esher and drove the rest of the way into Chapleau on it with Earle.
Earle has been very involved in Chapleau community life including service on the Chapleau BoardofEducationandasmayoroftheTownship ofChapleau.
During layoffs which were quite frequent during his early years on the CPR, Leo worked in the icehouse, on the lake and on snow gangs. For many years he was chair of the locomotive engineers local. The article says, "His knowledge andwisdomwillcertainlybemissed."
As Leo retired, he and his wife Joyce also
celebrated 27 years of marriage on April 23 plus their eldest son Chris received his master's degree in biology as Leo made his last trip onApril 30May1.
He added that fishing, computers, and photography would keep him busy as well as keeping track of the children -- Darryl, Deborah, Jen,andChris.
Andre, (known best perhaps as Zenon) startedwiththeCPRasamechanic'shelperin1954 before joining the running trades as a fireman in 1954.
Hebecameafull-timeengineerin1974and "keptthethrottlemovinguntilhisretirement."
On April 15, 1993, he had his last day of work on the CPR and also celebrated his 25th weddinganniversarywithhiswifeJeannine.
Golfing would be his favourite summer pastime and in due course, they moved to North Bay.
IrecalltheinvolvementofEarle,Leo,and Zenon in Chapleau hockey. Earle played and coachedtheJunior"B"HuskiesoftheInternational Junior "B'" Hockey League while Zenon played and was the first trainer of the Junior "B" Huskies whentheteamwasestablishedin1966-67byKeith 'Buddy' Swanson, Lorne Riley, and Tom Welch. Leo played and was great supporter of Chapleau minor hockey. His son Chris played on the ChapleauMidgetteamIcoachedin1982-83.
This threesome are also members of not only Chapleau pioneer families but of CPR familiesinthecommunity.
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from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa
by/par Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
Intimate partner violence remains a shameful and under-discussed issue in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, between 2009 and2022,18percentofsolvedhomicidevictims werekilledbyanintimatepartner.Thisisalsoa problem that disproportionately harms women, with 46 percent of solved homicides of women and girls being perpetrated by an intimate partner (men killed in solved homicides by an intimate partner is a still significant, but much lower rate of six percent.) The rate of policereported intimate partner violence is more than threetimeshigheramongwomenandgirlsthan among men and boys, and it's increased by an astounding19percentbetween2014and2022.
Intimate partner violence can end in tragedy, but it often doesn't start that way. 95 percent of victims of domestic violence have reported experiencing coercive and controlling behaviourfromtheirpartner.Itcanoftenstartas something small, a comment about what a person is wearing or asking to see a partner's private text messages, but then, over time, can evolve into threats, humiliation, depriving the personofindependence,orworse.Itmaymean preventing a person from contacting family members, controlling their finances, and spendingbytakingtheircreditanddebitcards.It may mean sharing or threatening to share intimate photos, electronic stalking, or even gaslighting a person to confuse or emotionally manipulatethem.
Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (coercive control of intimate partner), is a Private Member's Bill that creates an offence to engage in controlling or coercive conduct that has a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of a person in an intimate relationship.Itincludescriminalizingbehaviour suchascontrollingapartner'sfinances,tracking them, preventing them from accessing transportation, not allowing them to see friends or family, and other significant issues that encompasscontrollingorcoercivebehaviourin a relationship. It's modelled after similar legislation that has been passed in the United Kingdom.
The bill, presented by NDP MP Laurel Collins, came forward following a recommendation from the Justice Committee two years ago. That report, titled The Shadow Pandemic: Stopping Coercive and Controlling
Behaviour in Intimate Relationships, sought to provide guidelines on how the Federal governmentcoulddomoretoendsuchpractices. When presenting the bill, she told the House about a personal instance of her sister being involved in coercive control from a former partner.ItwasapersonalmatterforMPCollins, and unfortunately the story she recounted was notanisolatedincident.
When it was brought to the floor of the House, it was one of the rare instances where a Private Member Bill was passed unanimously, unitingNewDemocrat,Liberal,Conservatives, Bloc,Green,andindependentMPs.Thebillhas been sent to the Senate where it has received FirstReadingwiththehopethattheSenatewill alsoensureitsquickpassage.
Bill C-332 encompasses just part of the committee recommendations on coercive and
controlling behaviour in intimate relationships. The Committee also recommended that “the federal government consider increasing its funding for Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence to assist organizations working to support victims of coercive and controlling behaviour to deliver adequate levels of support services, such as counselling, housing, and other services aimed athelpingvictimsinre-establishingtheirlives.” Intimate partner violence is complex, and we need a robust support system that will allow peopletoseekmentalhealth,housing,andother forms of support to ensure they can leave those potentially tragic circumstances behind them. Criminalizingcoercivebehaviourisvital,andso is ensuring that the support component is accessible if we are to reduce intimate partner violence.
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La violence entre partenaires intimes demeure un problème tabou et peu discuté au Canada.SelonStatistiqueCanada,entre2009et 2022,18%desvictimesd'homicidesélucidésont ététuéesparunpartenaireintime.Parailleurs,ce phénomène touche les femmes de manière disproportionnée, puisque 46 % des homicides résolus de femmes et de jeunes filles sont perpétrés par un partenaire intime (le nombre d'hommes tués par un partenaire intime dans le cadre d'homicides élucidés reste significatif, maisilestbeaucoupplusfaible,àsavoir6%).Le tauxdeviolenceentrepartenairesintimessignalé parlapoliceestplusdetroisfoisplusélevéchez lesfemmesetlesfillesquechezleshommesetles garçons,etilaaugmentéconsidérablementde19 %entre2014et2022.
Laviolenceentrepartenairesintimespeut conduireàundrame,maiscen'estgénéralement pasainsiquedémarreleprocessus.Eneffet,95% des victimes de violences domestiques ont déclaré avoir subi un comportement coercitif et contrôlant de la part de leur partenaire. Cela commence souvent par quelque chose de banal, uncommentairesurlesvêtementsdelapersonne ou le fait de demander à voir ses messages personnels, mais au fil du temps, cela peut évoluerversdesmenaces,deshumiliations,une perte d'indépendance, voire pire. La violence peut se traduire par le fait d'empêcher une personnedecontacterdesmembresdesafamille, de contrôler ses finances et ses dépenses en confisquant ses cartes de crédit et de débit. La violence peut consister à partager ou à menacer de partager des photos intimes, à traquer la personne sur Internet, voire à la manipuler émotionnellementpourladéstabiliser.Ungrand nombre de comportements coercitifs et
contrôlants sont parfaitement légaux, mais un nouveau projet de loi vise à les ériger en infractionpénale.
Le projet de loi C-332, Loi modifiant le Codecriminel(contrôlecoercitifd'unpartenaire intime), est un projet de loi d'initiative parlementaire qui érige en infraction le fait d'exerceruncontrôleouunecoercitionayantdes répercussionsimportantessurlasantéetlebienêtre d'une personne dans le cadre d'une relation intime.Ceprojetdeloiprévoitlacriminalisation de comportements tels que le contrôle des finances d'un partenaire, le fait de le suivre à la trace, de l'empêcher d'accéder à des moyens de transport, de lui interdire de voir ses amis ou sa famille, et d'autres questions importantes qui englobent les comportements de contrôle ou de coercitiondanslecadred'unerelation.Ceprojet de loi s'inspire d'une loi similaire adoptée au Royaume-Uni.
Le projet de loi, présenté par la députée néo-démocrate Laurel Collins, fait suite à une recommandation formulée par le Comité de la justice il y a deux ans. Son rapport, intitulé La pandémie de l'ombre : Mettre fin aux comportementscoercitifsetcontrôlantsdansles relations intimes, visait à fournir des lignes directrices sur la manière dont le gouvernement fédéralpourraitfairedavantagepourmettrefinà de telles pratiques. Lors de la présentation du projet de loi, la députée a évoqué devant la Chambrelefaitquesasœuravaitétévictimed'un contrôle coercitif de la part d'un ancien partenaire. Madame Collins en a fait une affaire personnelle et, malheureusement, l'histoire qu'ellearacontéeestloind'êtreunincidentisolé. Il est rare qu'un projet de loi d'initiative parlementairesoitadoptéSuiteP.7
Howtoprepareforthedualthreat ofheatandwildfiresmoke
(NC) Last year, Canada faced recordbreaking wildfires. And, each year, extremeheateventscontinuetoincrease infrequencyandintensityduetoclimate change.Extremeheatandwildfiresmoke can occur at the same time and put everyone’s health at risk. Here are some tipstostaysafe.
Beprepared
Keepindooraircoolandasclean as possible during wildfire smoke conditions. When there’s a heat wave, indoortemperaturescangetdangerously high.Ifyouhaveanairconditioner,make sure to have it serviced annually. Use a good-qualityairfilterinyourventilation system based on the manufacturer’s recommendations or consider using a certified portable air cleaner that can filterfineparticlesfromwildfiresmoke.
Check on those who are in your care, including neighbours, friends or family members, especially those who are more likely to be harmed by heat or smoke, such as older adults, pregnant people and people with chronic health conditionsormentalillness.
Regularly check your local weather forecasts, heat alerts and airquality conditions using theAir Quality Health Index, special air quality statementsorair-qualityadvisories.
Howtoreduceyourrisk
When extreme heat and wildfire smoke occur simultaneously, prioritize keeping cool. Drink plenty of liquids, especiallywater,beforeyoufeelthirsty.
It can be challenging to know if you should open your windows for coolingorclosethemduetothesmoke.If you don’t have air conditioning and the outdoor temperature is cooler than the
indoor temperature, opening your windowscanhelpcoolyourhome.Seek out local cooling centres or cleaner air spaces to take a break from the heat or smokeifit’stoowarmtostayinsidewith thewindowsclosedoryoucan’tmaintain cleanairindoorsduringawildfiresmoke event.
Try to reschedule your outdoor activities for a time when conditions are better.Whengoingoutdoors,wearloosefitting, breathable clothing. Use a widebrimmed hat or umbrella and try to stay in the shade as much as possible. If you must spend time outdoors in smoky conditions, wear a well-fitting and properly worn NIOSH-certified respiratororequivalentrespirator(KN95 orKF94)mask.
You should also know and monitor for signs of heat- or smokerelated illness, including irritated eyes and throat, nausea, headache, new or worsened cough, and fatigue. If you’re experiencing these, move to a cool, smoke-free place and drink plenty of liquids.
Moreseveresymptomsofsmoke exposuretowatchforincludechestpain, difficultybreathing,dizzinessorfainting. High body temperature, vomiting, and confusion and lack of coordination may be signs of heat stroke. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If someone around youexperiencessignsofheatstroke,call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.Whilewaitingforhelp,try to move them to a cool place and apply coldwatertolargeareasoftheirskin.
Find more wildfire and extreme heat safety tips at canada.ca/ wildfiresmoke.
Lastweekssolutions
MOMENTS IN TIME
On July 27, 1866, the first permanent transatlantic telegraph cable was successfully completed, reaching from ValentiaIsland,Ireland,toHeart'sContent, Newfoundland.
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SuitedelaP.4 à l'unanimité par les députés néo-démocrates, libéraux, conservateurs, bloquistes, verts et indépendants et, pourtant, ce fut le cas de ce projet de loi lorsqu'il a été présenté à la Chambre. Le projet de loi a été transmis au Sénat,oùilaétéexaminéenpremièrelecture, danslaperspectived'uneadoptionrapideparle Sénat.
LeprojetdeloiC-332n'englobequ'une partie des recommandations du Comité concernant les comportements coercitifs et contrôlants dans les relations intimes. Le Comité a également recommandé que « le gouvernementfédéralenvisaged'augmenterle financement de la Stratégie du Canada pour prévenir et contrer la violence fondée sur le sexeafind'aiderlesorganisationsquiviennent en aide aux victimes de comportements coercitifs et contrôlants à fournir des services de soutien adéquats (services de counselling, aide au logement, etc.), dans le but d'aider les victimes à reprendre leur vie en main ». La violence entre partenaires intimes est une question complexe, et nous avons besoin d'un
partenairesintimes
système de soutien solide qui permettra aux personnes de solliciter des services de santé mentale, un logement et d'autres formes de soutienafindeleurpermettredesortirdecette situation qui peut s'avérer tragique. Il est indispensable de criminaliser les comportements coercitifs et de veiller à ce qu'un dispositif de soutien soit accessible si nous voulons réduire la violence entre partenairesintimes.
tgendron@northernlightsford.ca
P. COCCIMIGLIO
MIKE C.ALLEMANO - RETIRED
OntarioMakingElectricVehicleChargersMoreAccessible
Province accepting applications to build charging stations in underserved and remote areas
The Ontario government has issued a Request for Bids to build and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 15 new underserved and remote areas across the province. Expanding the charging network will makeiteasierandmoreconvenientfordriversto charge EVs outside of large urban centres, reducing range anxiety and supporting the electric vehicle manufacturing industry in Ontario.
“Ontario's future is electric and our government is making it easier than ever to own and operate an EV in Ontario while attracting billionsofdollarsininvestmentsandcreatingtens ofthousandsofwell-payingjobsintheprocess,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “We're increasing access to electricvehiclechargingstations–particularlyin ruralandnortherncommunities–sowecanhelp moredriversgoelectricwithconfidence.”
Theprovinceisacceptingapplicationsto build and operate publicly accessible charging stations on government-owned property, includinghighwayrestareas,carpoolparkinglots and tourist destinations such as Ontario Parks. Morethanadozensitesacrosstheprovince–the majority being in northern Ontario – have been identified for the initial procurement, with the first EVchargersexpectedtobereadyforusein 2025.
ThroughtheEVChargeONprogram,the Ontario government is investing $91 million to make it easier to access EV chargers across the provinceandprovidesmall,ruralandIndigenous communities with the opportunity to switch to
EVs. Currently, there are approximately 3,550 publicEVcharging
The following northern rest areas have beenidentifiedforchargingstations:ArgonPark Rest Area, Batchawana Tourist Information Centre, Marten River Rest Area, Ontario/ Manitoba Border Rest Area, Ryland Rest Area, KlotzLakeRestArea,TerraceBayRestAreaand theWatershedTruckRestArea.
The following carpool lots have been identified for charging stations: Dwyer Hill Carpool Lot (East), Orangeville Carpool Lot (West)andPortUnionCarpoolLot(Central).
Thefollowingprovincialparkshavebeen identified for charging stations: Algonquin ProvincialPark(North)–includingEVchargers at both the Visitors' Centre and Portage Store,
Pinery Provincial Park (West) and Sibbald Point ProvincialPark(Central).
The successful bidder will design and install the charging infrastructure and be responsibleforitsoperationandmaintenancefor five years, with the possibility of two additional one-yearextensions.
TheRequestforBidsisavailablethrough theOntarioTendersPortal(OTP),theelectronic tendering system used by the Ontario government.InterestedbiddershaveuntilAugust 13,2024,tosubmitapplications.
The EV ChargeON program consists of twostreams:theCommunitySitesStreamandthe Government Sites Stream. Applications for the EV ChargeON Community Sites Stream closed inJanuary2024andarecurrentlyunderreview.
OntarioBeginsAutomaticLicencePlateRenewals
Provincesavingvehicleownerstimeandmoney
The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight milliondriversbybecomingthefirstjurisdiction inNorthAmericatointroduceautomaticlicence platerenewals.ThechangetakeseffectonJuly1, 2024 and will save vehicle owners time, amounting to more than 900,000 hours every year.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making life more affordable and convenient for drivers,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “First, we eliminatedlicenceplatestickerfeesforpassenger vehicles,savingdrivers$120ayearforeverycar
they own. Now, we're saving drivers valuable time and making their lives easier by automaticallyrenewinglicenceplates.”
Licence plates for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds will renewautomatically90daysbeforeexpiryifthe vehicle owner has valid insurance and no outstandingfinesortolls.Ifalicenceplatecannot berenewedautomatically,thevehicleownerwill be notified and required to manually renew onlineorinpersonatServiceOntario.
"The automatic licence plate renewal program stems from our government's unwavering commitment to deliver modern, seamless and time-saving services," said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. "By utilizing innovativetechnologicalsolutionstostreamline and improve government services, we are savingOntariansprecioustimeandmoney."
Until automatic licence plate renewals take effect, vehicle owners are required to manuallyrenewtheirplatesatnocost.Ontarians can check their licence plate status at ontario.ca/platerenewal.
Vehicle owners can ensure they do not missdigitalnotificationsaboutissuesrelatedto automatic renewal by signing up for ServiceOntario reminders at https://reminders.ontario.ca/en or 1-800-3873445.
Vehicle owners who have signed up for ServiceOntariodigitalnotificationswillbesent notificationsthroughemail,text,orvoicemailif theirlicenceplatescannotberenewedat90,45, and10daysbeforeexpiry,andagainat72hours afterexpiry.