McGuinty Government Supporting Francophone Community
NEWS |
July 20, 2011 |
French commercial licence plates are now available with the slogan "Tant à découvrir" ("Yours to Discover").
The French slogan is already available for regular passenger series plates, personalized licence plates without a graphic and on Franco-Ontarian graphic plates.
Ontario is committed to ensuring that Francophones have access to provincial government services in French.
QUOTES
"I am pleased that our government has delivered this new plate option in French. It is another example of our commitment to improving access to services for Ontario’s Francophone community."
— Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transportation
"With this new plate bearing the French slogan, we are pursuing our commitment to recognize the importance of Ontario's Francophone community while raising its profile and visibility."
— Madeleine Meilleur, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
QUICK FACTS
- Commercial licence plates are required for any motor vehicle with a permanently attached truck or delivery body with a gross weight of more than 3,000 kilograms and used for commercial purposes (e.g. hauling loads).
- The plate is available for purchase at any ServiceOntario centre.
- The Ontario licence plate slogan "Yours To Discover" was introduced in 1982.
- Ontario is home to close to 600,000 Francophones.
LEARN MORE
Check out what services are available through ServiceOntario.
Find out more about the Office of Francophone Affairs.
Kelly Baker, Minister’s Office, 416-327-1815 |
ontario.ca/transportation-news |
| Bob Nichols, Communications, 416-327-1158 |
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