News - Ministry of Government Services

1. Government Responds To OLRB Decision

   On March 12, 2010, the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO) served the Government of Ontario with a complaint by alleging that during the 2009 round of bargaining the employer didn't provide sufficient disclosure regarding other agreements concluded with OPSEU.

   January 30, 2012 4:49 PM | Ministry of Government Services
2. Ontario Offering Seniors A Simpler Way To Renew Health Cards

   Ontario is now making it easier for seniors -- age 80 and over -- to renew their health cards from the comfort of their own homes.

   January 13, 2012 8:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
3. Ontario Making Resuming Former Last Name Easier
   Ontario is making it easier for men and women to legally switch back to their former last names after the end of a marriage.
   December 29, 2011 9:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
4. 
   Ethan and Olivia Remain Most Popular Baby Names In Ontario

   Ethan and Olivia are still the most popular names for boys and girls born in Ontario.

   December 20, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
5. More Ontarians Turning To Ontario.ca

   Even more families are turning to Ontario.ca for help with their busy lives and to get fast, convenient access to government information and services.

   December 17, 2011 9:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
6. Creating Seamless Government Services

   Ontario is working with three municipalities to explore opportunities on how to make it easier for people and families to access government services when, where and how they need them.

   July 8, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
7. Family-Friendly Hours Coming To More ServiceOntario Centres

   ServiceOntario is expanding its hours of service to help Ontario families access government services like driver's licence and health card renewal, where and when they need them.

   June 19, 2011 9:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
8. Ontario Prepared For Postal Service Strike

   Ontarians will be able to continue to access critical Ontario government services during any disruptions caused by a national postal strike.

   June 3, 2011 5:37 PM | Ministry of Government Services
9. Ontario Is Moving To A New Data Centre

   Ontario is moving to a new information data centre, replacing an aging centre that can no longer support the province's expanding information technology needs. 

   June 2, 2011 4:00 PM | Ministry of Government Services
10. 
    Finding Government Services On The Go

    It is now easier for families to find government services such as driver's licence and health card renewals - on the go.

    April 25, 2011 12:05 PM | Ministry of Government Services
11. 
    Guelph Data Centre Is Leader In Energy Efficiency And Security

    Ontario's new data centre officially opened today. The centre will help better protect important government data, provided about 400 construction jobs and creates 30 new, good jobs in Guelph.

    March 31, 2011 1:00 PM | Ministry of Government Services
12. 
    Ethan and Olivia Most Popular Baby Names

    Ethan has been the most popular name for baby boys for the third year in a row, while Olivia overtook Emma in the top spot for girls' names. The top ten names also include: Jacob, Matthew, Nathan and Joshua for boys and Emma, Ava, Emily and Isabella for girls.

    December 28, 2010 9:00 AM | Ministry of Government Services
13. Easier Access To Government Services For More Ontarians
    This year, nearly 300 integrated ServiceOntario locations launched across the province, providing convenient one-stop shopping for government information and services.
    December 20, 2010 9:30 AM | Ministry of Government Services
14. Ontario Veteran Licence Plates: Lest We Forget
    Ontario is honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country by adding a motorcycle plate to the province's veterans' licence plate program.
    November 10, 2010 11:28 AM | Ministry of Government Services
15. 
    Making Government Services Easier for New Parents
    With just a few clicks, Ontario parents can now apply online for child benefit programs, including the Ontario Child Benefit, when they register their newborns.
    November 4, 2010 10:33 AM | Ministry of Government Services