"We're just putting that in back into your pocket and it's about affordability. It's not the government's money," Ford said in response to inquiries on the cost of the program. When asked about potential costs, Premier Ford assured the money would go back into Ontario's economy. "We don't know if that's all going to be done in one year, if that's something that's going to be spread out over 10 years." "In terms of the revenue reduction, it would be more significant," said budget watchdog Peter Weltman. The lost revenue would come at a time when the government faces a post-pandemic deficit ranging between $16 to $20.5 billion - figures which come from the FAO and Ministry of Finance respectively.
#PRICE TO RENEW LICENSE PLATE STICKER REGISTRATION#
The office of the FAO told CTV News Toronto last week that the impact to the province could be "somewhere around a billion dollars" based on previous analysis of the registration fees. Ford's team is looking to gain support from voters in the suburbs, where the majority of people own and drive a vehicle. The move to eliminate licence plate stickers is a strategy ahead of the June provincial election, sources said. People don't need any more hurdles in the way of getting back on their feet and back to normal.” “We know the rising cost of living has made many things more expensive and can make it harder for families to make ends meet,” Ford said. Premier Ford, Minister Minister and Associate Minister make an announcement The government has also extended the current validation period of licence plates to March 31. Vehicle owners can expect to receive a cheque in the mail starting at the end of March and throughout the month of April, the government says.
#PRICE TO RENEW LICENSE PLATE STICKER DRIVERS#
To receive a refund, drivers will have to ensure their address is up to date on the provincial website and that they've paid any outstanding traffic tickets by March 7. More than 7.5 million residents will receive a refund, officials said. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday morning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the government will issue refunds to Ontarians any licence plate renewal fees paid since March 2020. The announcement was made in Richmond Hill alongside Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Government and Consumer Services Ross Romano and Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Nina Tangri. The measure will save many Ontario drivers about $120 a year. The Ontario government is scrapping licence plate renewal fees and corresponding stickers for passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
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