According to recent media releases, the last of the Ontario Sales Tax Transition Benefit cheques was set to be deposited on time as of June 10, 2011. Though rotating postal strikes were said not to effect the mailing of HST cheques, some residents have been left to wait for the anticipated rebate. Residents who opted for the direct deposit approach in light of the impending Canada Post strike have also experienced delays in some cases raising some concerns.
While Canada Revenue Agency’s website states that signing up for direct deposit for …

The last of the HST Ontario sales tax transition benefit cheques began hitting mailboxes late last week. This last round of transition cheques have been postdated for June 10 and mailed early to Ontario residents in order to avoid any delays resulting from the rotating postal strikes across the country. Those residents who have opted for the direct deposit option are expected to receive funds no later than Friday, June 10.
While some financial institutions will process and accept postdated cheques prior to the date, Ontario Ministry representatives are recommending that …

Canada Post is currently in labour talks with a possible strike on the horizon. Although negotiations look promising British Columbia and Ontario governments have taken precautions to ensure that HST cheques and the ballots for the upcoming B.C. referendum will still be mailed out on time.
The provincial government in B.C. has also sent out welfare cheques early to side-step the possible ramifications of a postal strike including delay of payments.
Last week Canada Post assured Canadians that tax rebate cheques, government services and programs will be mailed out even if a …