Federal government services and programs just got closer to Wellington County.
The county held a ceremony July 4 to launch the Service Canada Portal now available at the Mount Forest Library branch.
“The government of Canada has identified the Mount Forest Library as a prime location for Service Canada assistance,” explained Wellington County Warden John Green. “Residents of the area will no longer have to drive to surrounding urban areas to complete application forms for Employment Insurance, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Social Insurance Numbers, Birth Registrations, etc.”
Information, heritage and seniors committee chairman Brad Whitcombe added, “Libraries already act as key information centres in their communities. By providing access to government services via the Service Canada Portal, the Mount Forest Library is truly a community hub.”
Wellington North Mayor Mike Broomhead said, “Having the Service Canada Portal in Mount Forest will allow local residents to have their applications processed without having to travel long distances. This location will make services and programs much more accessible to the community.”
Chief Librarian Janice Hindley added, “Staff have been trained by Service Canada on how to access websites, navigate government information and complete online application forms via our public access computers located in the Mount Forest Library. Our staff will be on hand to offer one-on-one assistance and answer questions.”
The library is located at 118 Main Street North in Mount Forest.
