Ontario Public Service Returning to Office Full Time

Today, Minister Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement:

“As the government delivers on our plan to protect Ontario, we will continue to drive public service excellence for the people of Ontario. Effective January 5, 2026, the Ontario Public Service and its provincial agencies, boards and commission public bodies will return to the office full time.

The government has been closely monitoring the evolution of in-workplace standards for public and private sector organizations. The return to a five days per week in-workplace standard represents the current workforce landscape in the province and it reinforces our commitment to reflecting the people and businesses we serve across Ontario.

Based on the nature of their work, over half of the Ontario Public Service are already required to attend the workplace full time. Starting on October 20, 2025, employees who have been attending the workplace for a minimum of three days per week will increase their attendance to four days per week as part of a gradual transition period to the full time in-office standard effective January 5, 2026.

This transition is an important step that supports the government’s ongoing efforts to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant Ontario.”

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Ontario Begins Automatic Licence Plate Renewals

Province saving vehicle owners time and money

The Ontario government says it is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals. The change takes effect on July 1, 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 eliminated licence plate sticker fees for passenger vehicles, saving drivers $120 a year for every car they own. Now, we’re saving drivers valuable time and making their lives easier by automatically renewing licence plates.”

Licence plates for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds will renew automatically 90 days before expiry if the vehicle owner has valid insurance and no outstanding fines or tolls. If a licence plate cannot be renewed automatically, the vehicle owner will be notified and required to manually renew online or in person at ServiceOntario.

“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 innovative technological solutions to streamline and improve government services, we are saving Ontarians precious time and money.”

Until automatic licence plate renewals take effect, vehicle owners are required to manually renew their plates at no cost. Ontarians can check their licence plate status online.

Quick Facts

• Vehicle owners can ensure they do not miss digital notifications about issues related to automatic renewal by signing up for ServiceOntario reminders online or 1-800-387-3445.
• Vehicle owners who have signed up for ServiceOntario digital notifications will be sent notifications through email, text, or voicemail if their licence plates cannot be renewed at 90, 45, and 10 days before expiry, and again at 72 hours after expiry.
• Vehicle owners who have not signed up for digital notifications will be sent paper notifications by mail 90 days before expiry and 72 hours after expiry.
• In 2022, the Ontario government eliminated licence plate sticker fees and stickers for passenger vehicles, saving drivers up to $120 a year for every car they own.
• The introduction of automatic licence plate renewals will not change the way the province, municipalities or the 407 ETR collect unpaid fines and tolls.
• In May 2024, the Get It Done Act received Royal Assent allowing for the transition to automatic renewal of licence plates.

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WINDSOR VISTAPRINT HIRING EVENT

The Job Shoppe will be holding a VISTAPRINT HIRING EVENT this Thursday, September 7^th between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm. One lucky attendee could be starting a new career and driving away in a free car with a one-year lease! 

We will be hosting a series of hiring events to support the upcoming season throughout September/October.

Additional dates: 

• September 19th at Tecumseh Mall, 9am-9pm
• October 13th at WFCU Centre for Windsor/Essex Job Day, 10am-3:30 pm
• October 24th at Atlas Tube Centre, 3pm-7pm

The Job Shoppe is currently recruiting for over 300 Seasonal and Full-Time Production Associates – all shifts for Vistaprint in Windsor, Ontario. Vistaprint Production Associates are responsible for sorting, packaging, receiving and shipping a variety of custom-made business and personal items: 

• Wages from $14.51 up to $15.50/hour
• Seasonal position and Full-Time positions available
• 3 different shift options – Swing (Day/Afternoon), Midnights and Weekends
• Referral Bonus Program ongoing
• Opportunity to be hired on permanently

Qualifications: Must be available for full-time and overtime shifts when necessary and general labor experience would be considered an asset.

To enter to win a car to drive free for a year, log onto www.tjscar.ca! Draw date will be December 13th, 2017. No purchase necessary. Terms and conditions apply. See www.tjscar.ca for full contest rules.

Join them this Thursday, September 7^th at Devonshire Mall between 10 am to 1 pm or 3 pm to 7 pm. Call to book an interview time at 519-979-4400. If you cannot make it please send your resume to jobs@thejobshoppe.com today to speak to a recruiter.

The Job Shoppe is an Industry Leading Recruitment and Workforce Partner who provides human resource solutions, recruitment solutions and expertise that help companies to position for growth, execute on strategy and improve business agility. Their experience encompasses all facets of talent including traditional employees and contingent workforce. Key services include blended workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing, managed services provider programs and contingent workforce services. The Job Shoppe delivers the resources companies need to optimize their talent strategy for business growth and transformation. 

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Ontario Launches the Green Ontario Fund to Help People Save Money and Fight Climate Change – Register for a No-Cost Smart Thermostat with Installation

Ontario is helping people across the province save money and fight climate change through the Green Ontario Fund – a new not-for-profit provincial agency that will deliver programs and rebates to help reduce energy costs in homes and businesses. The agency is part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province’s cap on pollution and carbon market.

Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, made the announcement today and encouraged people to visit GreenON.ca to find out how small changes can help homes and businesses save money while reducing greenhouse gas pollution.

“Taking strong action on climate change means making it as easy as possible for people and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at home and work, while also saving money. That’s why our government created the Green Ontario Fund, which will give homeowners and small and medium-sized businesses improved access to low-carbon technologies and services.”— Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change

This includes the new GreenON Installations program, which opened early registration today. Interested and eligible households can register to have a Green Ontario Fund-trained technician visit and install a smart thermostat at no cost. The technician will also provide advice and tips as well as personalized suggestions for additional energy-saving upgrades.

More GreenON programs for residents, businesses and industry will be announced in the coming months.

No matter where you live or work in Ontario, fighting climate change can be as easy as changing a light bulb, switching your thermostat or making other home improvements that cut your energy bills.

Making it easier and more convenient for homeowners and businesses to reduce their carbon foot print and save money is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario is investing $377 million in proceeds from its carbon market to establish the Green Ontario Fund.
• Owners and renters of detached, semi-detached, town and row homes can register for the GreenON Installations program through the Green Ontario Fund website. Renters must have their landlords’ permission to register.
• The province has also appointed a new board of directors for the Green Ontario Fund.
• Other Climate Change Action Plan measures funded by carbon market proceeds include new electric vehicle incentives, charging stations and infrastructure, energy retrofits for homes, multi-residential buildings, social housing, targeted greenhouse gas emission reduction programs for large industries, small and medium-sized businesses and support for Indigenous communities to fight climate change.

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