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Ontario Sales Tax Credit
    Government of Ontario's tax package, including the HST, will create 591,000 additional new jobs, $47 billion in new business investment and increase the wages of workers across the province
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Ontario Improving its Graduated Licensing System and Getting Tougher on Drinking Drivers
    Since the Graduated Licensing System was introduced in 1994, the fatality rate among drivers 16 to 19 years of age dropped by 48 per cent
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Government wants to hear from Condominium Owners
    Survey will ask condo owners about the experiences they’ve had with condo buying, as well as with their condo corporations, boards of directors, repairs and maintenance, reserve funds and dispute resolution
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A Fun and Safe Summer on the Water for all Ontarians
    Government of Ontario is reviewing all of our recreational water safety initiatives
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HST: What's Taxable and What's Not
    Making Ontario competitive following the global recession
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Provincial News
Test Scores Rise For Ontario Students
    McGuinty Government Preparing Students For Future Success
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Ontario Attracts Clean Energy Manufacturing Plants
    McGuinty Government Brings Investment and up to 1,400 Jobs To Ontario
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Keeping Drivers Safe
    McGuinty Government Implements New Drinking And Driving Measures
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Consultations Begin On Public Sector Compensation
    McGuinty Government Takes Next Step In Plan To Manage Responsibly
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Province Takes Action on Eco Fees
    McGuinty Government Committed To Keeping Household Hazardous Waste Out Of Environment
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Adoption Records Now Open McGuinty Government Opens Records For The First Time Since 1927

June 1 – Starting today, adopted adults and birth parents can get more information about their past.

Ontario is making it easier for many Ontarians to look for information about their birth relatives.  The Access to Adoption Records Act, 2008 gives adopted adults and birth parents access to information that is currently sealed in their adoption records.   Adopted adults and birth parents can also protect their privacy by filing a disclosure veto or no contact notice.

Individuals should contact ServiceOntario to apply for information from their birth and adoption records. This service is free.

Discover what adoption information is available, and how to find it.

Visit the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to learn more about adoption

Ontario Opens Adoption Records