Ontario will phase out paper renewal notices for driver's licences, licence plate stickers and health cards
CTV
Paper renewal notices for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, and health cards in Ontario will soon be a thing of the past.
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services confirmed that residents with the aforementioned documents that are set to expire on or after March 1, 2022 will no longer be mailed paper renewal notices and will instead receive digital reminders.
“Our government is taking another big step in our digital first approach by shifting away from snail mail to a modern alternative, saving taxpayer dollars and eliminating excess paper waste,” Minister of Government and Consumer Services Ross Romano said in a news release obtained by CTV News Toronto.
The move will save up to $29 million over five years in postage and mailing costs, money the government said will be used to reinvest in education.
Some 80 million pieces of paper will also be spared in the process, according to the ministry.
