Support For Residents

Below are information and quick links to frequently asked topics. If the nature of your query is different or requires further action. please contact our office using the contact form.

Quick links to frequent requests:

Getting Vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada are free of charge.

Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination: Learn about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccine Information: Information hub for all things about the COVID-19 vaccination.

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Find a Job: Public and private sector job opportunities or hiring programs, apply or extend a work permit, get a Social Insurance Number, a criminal record check or security clearance.

Training: Information on education, training, financial assistance and the skills you need to find and keep a job.

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Canadian Citizenship: Apply to become a Canadian citizen, prepare for the citizenship test, and find out how you can resume or give up your Canadian citizenship.

For New Immigrants: Apply for a permanent resident card or Canadian citizenship and find out about how to start your life in Canada. Also find out what services are near you to help and what to expect for your first tax year.

Immigration and Citizenship for Canadians: Apply to sponsor a family member, refugee or foreign worker to come to Canada, adopt a child from abroad, get proof of your Canadian citizenship, travel and work abroad, celebrate citizenship or get a passport.

Refugees and Asylum: Apply for refugee status from within Canada, find out how to come to Canada as a refugee, sponsor a refugee or find refugee services in Canada.

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Canada Recovery Benefit: Income support if you are self-employed or are not eligible for Employment Insurance.

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit: Income support if you must stop work to care for dependents due to closures, high risk and caregiver availability.

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit: Up to 4 weeks of support if you are sick or must self-isolate due to COVID-19.

Employment Insurance: Regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job.

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Child and Family Benefits: Benefit programs, eligibility, application instructions, and payment dates.

Personal Income Tax: Who should file a tax return, how to get ready for taxes, filing and payment due dates, reporting your income and claiming deductions, and how to make a payment or check the status of your refund.

Savings and Pension Plans: Registered plans information for individuals (contributors) and plan administrators.