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Ontario government improving services to the publicServiceOntario extended to 34 public libraries across Ontario TORONTO -- June 13, 2005 -- The Ontario government is improving services to the public by introducing a pilot project that will bring ServiceOntario to 34 public and First Nations libraries in rural and remote communities across the province, Minister of Consumer and Business Services Jim Watson announced today. "ServiceOntario provides one-step access to government information and services," Watson said. "This pilot initiative will help people in under-serviced communities get the government information and services they need, quickly, conveniently and seamlessly." through integrated channels. The Ontario government is providing $140,000 to train municipal library staff in 34 rural and remote communities about ServiceOntario. This will improve services to Ontarians who previously had limited access to government information and services. "There are 1,200 public libraries across the province with accessible locations and extended hours, which are hubs in their communities," said Minister of Culture Madeleine Meilleur. "This represents an opportunity to join forces with our municipal partners and expand library resources to include access to government information provided with the assistance of knowledgeable librarians." ServiceOntario provides easy and convenient access to government information and services – online, in person or by phone. For example, ServiceOntario allows Ontarians to change their address on their driver's licence , register a business name, or get information about applying for a birth certificate. |
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