Ontario government services offered inside Canadian Tire store

TORONTO, Nov. 4 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire announced today the opening of a ServiceOntario Private Issuing Office (ServiceOntario) inside the newly renovated Canadian Tire store at 1025 Lake Shore Blvd. East in Toronto. This location - the first ever ServiceOntario inside a retail store - is operated by Canadian Tire staff and offers Ontario government information and driver and vehicle licensing services.

"Canadian Tire is thrilled to lead the retail industry and be the first to open a ServiceOntario inside a retail store," said David Hicks, vice-president of store planning and design. "ServiceOntario's services are a natural fit for Canadian Tire's goal to provide a one-stop destination for customers by delivering outstanding products and services our customers need for the jobs and joys of everyday life."

In addition to ServiceOntario, customers will find a new selection of all major household appliances and inspiring boutiques with featured products such as the Cuisinart kitchen section, hockey store and expanded pet care area. A customer pick-up area and delivery services, along with enhanced accessibility throughout the store with wider aisles, wheelchair access, electric scooters and an elevator are also available to make customers' shopping experience efficient, convenient and enjoyable.

"ServiceOntario, combined with our new racetrack layout and Smart Store merchandising, reflect our commitment to continuously improve our store by delivering a wide assortment of innovative and strategic categories and competitively-priced products. We are excited to exceed our customers' expectations through the new merchandising concepts and outstanding customer service," said Peter Oliver, associate dealer, Canadian Tire.

ServiceOntario Hours of Operation:

• Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. - noon

ServiceOntario Services:

• Driver and vehicle licensing
• Address change for driver and vehicle licenses

About Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX: CTC.a, CTC), is one of Canada's most shopped general retailers with 482 Canadian Tire stores across the country. Our core retail and automotive operation is strengthened by PartSource, an automotive parts specialty chain; Canadian Tire Petroleum, one of the country's largest independent retailers of gasoline; Mark's "Clothes That Work," a leading retailer of men's, women's and work apparel; and Canadian Tire Financial Services, which has issued over four million Canadian Tire MasterCard credit cards. More than 58,000 Canadians work across Canadian Tire's organization from coast-to-coast in the enterprise's retail, financial services and petroleum businesses.

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