Due to the Canada Post negotiations, the following changes are in effect for the Ontario Works clients and third-party vendors:
For Ontario Works Clients:
- Cheques and Reloadable Payment Cards will not be distributed in the mail.
- Clients who typically receive cheques in the mail must contact their caseworker to make arrangements to pick-up at an Ontario Works office.
- June benefit cheques (dated May 30 ) will be available for pick-up between 10am – 3pm starting on Thursday May 29 and 30.
- Clients are encouraged to register for MyBenefits to access letters and payment details online.
- Direct Bank Deposits will continue without interruption.
For Ontario Works Third Party Vendors:
- Direct Bank Deposits will continue without interruption.
- Cheques will not be mailed throughout the strike, consider registering for direct bank deposit.
- Contact the Ontario Works office at 519.837.2670 to make arrangements for an authorized individual cheque pick up at one of the Ontario Works offices.
Guelph Ontario Works Office
138 Wyndham St. N
Guelph, ON
519.837.2670
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fergus Ontario Works Office
321 St. Andrew St. W
Fergus, ON
519.837.2670
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm