Library hosting Service Canada outreach events

Pop-ups planned for March 22, July 26, and October 25, 2024

On March 22, July 26 and October 25, 2024, Service Canada will be setting up shop in the St. Marys Public Library. The federal agency is running pop-up events at the library to help connect residents with services that are not typically available in town.

Each event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the library (15 Church St. N). An agent will be available to help residents apply for passports and Social Insurance Numbers; EI benefits and leave; public pensions; GST and HST credits; Apprentice Incentive Grants, the Wage Earner Protection Program and other government benefit programs.

The pop-ups are open to all residents and people from surrounding communities. Appointments will not be available; services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees will have an opportunity to speak with the agent in a private, secure space.

Library staff arranged the events with Service Canada after seeing similar pop-ups in neighbouring communities.

“We recognize that there are people in our community who cannot conveniently access these services, for a number of reasons,” says St. Marys Public Library CEO Sarah Andrews. “Partnering with Service Canada to offer these events in person is a way to reduce or remove those barriers.”

Questions about the pop-up events can be directed to the library at 519-284-3346 or libraryinfo@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca

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For media inquiries:
Brett O’Reilly, Corporate Communications Manager
519-284-2340, ext. 432 | boreilly@town.stmarys.on.ca