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Nine ServiceOntario outlets moving to Staples stores as part of sole-source contract

The sole-source contract decision has drawn criticism from the opposition benches, who are calling for the release of the government's business case.

Published Jan 29, 2024 at 8:36pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Nine ServiceOntario outlets moving to Staples stores as part of sole-source contract

Todd McCarthy Ontario's Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery attends Question Period at the Ontario Legislature in Toronto, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

The Ford government says nine ServiceOntario locations will be moving into Staples stores starting this Thursday, as part of a controversial three-year pilot project.

Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery Todd McCarthy announced the move during a Monday morning press conference in Oakville.

He said the decision will improve accessibility to government services by offering longer operating hours and better parking. Some locations will be open as late as 9 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturdays until 5 p.m.

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