Canada Post Strike

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (C.U.P.W.) are on strike, impacting mail delivery to and from the City.

Please note that community members are still responsible for submitting any time sensitive payments and applications on time during the strike. Items received late are subject to penalty or interest.

Questions about items not outlined below can be directed to Service Oshawa via email or by calling 905-436-3311.

City Service Impacts

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Finance Services

Property Tax Bills

Oshawa residents and property owners are encouraged to register to receive their next Interim and Final tax bills through E-Billing.

Inquiries regarding general tax accounts, as well as City programs and services can be directed to Service Oshawa via email or by calling 905-436-3311.

External Vendors

External vendors awaiting payment from the City can pick-up cheques at Service Oshawa (located in City Hall, 50 Centre. St. S.). Note that the person named on the cheque must be the person who picks it up as they will be required to show a piece of government-issued I.D. for the cheque to be released.

Any cheques remaining at the end of the strike will be put in the mail.

Legislative Services

Residents ordering garbage tags online during this period will need to collect their tags in person at Service Oshawa (located in City Hall, 50 Centre St. S.).

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services has developed a contingency plan to continue to communicate with its customers as well as uphold its legal responsibilities, including using email whenever possible.

Recreation Services

Recreation Services customers are encouraged to verify their email addresses in their activeOshawa account. Staff will correspond with clients via email.