Service Canada

Reaching out to Canadians

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WELCOME TO CANADA!

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AGENDA Our Programs and

Services

Client Communities

How to Contact Us

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WHAT IS SERVICE CANADA? Service Canada was created in 2005 to improve the

delivery of government programs and services to Canadians, by making access to them faster, easier, and more convenient.

Service Canada offers single-window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services for citizens through more than 600 points of service located across the country, call centres, and the Internet.

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FAMILIES & CHILDREN

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FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Children Programs & Benefits: Newborn Registration Service Canada Child Tax Benefit Universal Child Care Benefit Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Education Programs & Benefits: Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) Canada Learning Bond Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

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FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Canada Pension Plan: Children's Benefits Death Benefit Survivor's Pension

Employment Insurance:Compassionate Care Benefits Family Supplement Maternity and Parental Benefits

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Newborn Registration ServiceThis convenient and secure service allows you to

complete 3 important registrations at the same time: register the birth of your baby under the age of one apply for your child's birth certificate apply for your child's Social Insurance Number

This is done online at www.serviceontario.ca.

A link is also available through the Service Canada

Website.

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Canada Child Tax Benefit The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) is a tax-free

monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18.

To qualify, you must: be the primary caregivers of a child under age 18 be Canadian residents be, or have a spouse or common-law partner that is

a permanent resident, a protected person or temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months 

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Universal Child Care Benefit

The Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) program issues a taxable $100 monthly payment to families for each child under the age of six to help cover the cost of child care.

To qualify, you must: be the primary caregiver of a child under six years of

age on or after 1 July 2006 be a resident of Canada

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Social Insurance NumberWho can apply for a SIN?

If you are a Canadian citizen, a newcomer to Canada or a temporary resident, you need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs.

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Registered Education Savings Plan The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows savings for

education to grow tax free in a special savings plan registered by the Government of Canada until a child named in the RESP enrols in a post-secondary education program.

Applicants must:

have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) have a SIN for anyone named in the RESP as a beneficiary other criteria may apply

Information on RESP application procedures is also available from most financial institutions.

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Canada Education Savings Grant The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) provides grants

to Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) contributors until the beneficiaries reach the age of 17.

Parents, relatives and friends of a beneficiary may contribute up to a lifetime limit of $50,000 per child.

Contributions must be made prior to the end of the calendar year in which the beneficiary turns 17.

In order to receive the CESG, children must meet the following requirements:

become a beneficiary under an RESP  be a Canadian resident at the time the RESP contributions are made have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)  be 17 years old or under

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Canada Learning Bond The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) program contributes a $500 bond to

Registered Education Savings Plans opened by families receiving the National Child Benefit Supplement under the Canada Revenue Agency's Canada Child Tax Benefit program.

Children must meet the following criteria:

have been born on or after January 1, 2004 have a birth certificate  have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) be a beneficiary under an RESP  reside in Canada

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Employment Insurance: Maternity and Parental Benefits

Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Benefits can be paid to a mother and/or father of a newborn/adopted child who need to stop working to care for their child.

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SENIORS

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SENIORS

Canada Pension Plan:

Retirement Pension

Old Age Security:

OAS Pension

Guaranteed Income Supplement

Allowance

Allowance for the Survivor

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Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension

What is a CPP retirement pension? A CPP retirement pension is a monthly benefit paid to people who

have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan. The pension is designed to replace about 25 percent of the earnings

on which a person's contributions were based.

How do I qualify? You qualify for a CPP retirement pension if you have made at least one

valid contribution (payment) to the Plan and if: you are at least 65; or you are between 60 and 64, and meet the earning requirements set out

in the legislation.

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Old Age Security Pension What is the Old Age Security pension?

The Old Age Security pension is a monthly payment available to most Canadians aged 65 or older. You must apply to receive benefits. If you meet the eligibility requirements explained below, you may be entitled to receive the Old Age Security pension even if you are still working or have never worked.

Who can receive the Old Age Security pension? We look at two things to determine if you can receive the Old Age

Security pension: your age and your years of residence in Canada. You must have lived in Canada for at least 10 years after your 18th

birthday and you must be at least 65 years of age.

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Guaranteed Income SupplementWhat is the Guaranteed Income Supplement?

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security (OAS) recipients living in Canada.

How do I qualify? To qualify for the GIS, you must be entitled to Old Age Security.

Eligibility also depends on whether your income and that of your spouse or common-law partner, if you have one, exceeds a specific amount.

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The Allowance

What is the Allowance? The Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-

64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

How do I qualify? You may qualify for the Allowance if you have a low income and your

spouse or common-law partner receives or is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

You may qualify for the Allowance for the survivor if your spouse or common-law partner has died.

You must also qualify for the Old Age Security Pension to qualify for the Allowance

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The Allowance for the SurvivorHow do I qualify for the Allowance for the Survivor?

You may qualify for the Allowance if you have a low income and your spouse or common-law partner receives or is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

You may qualify for the Allowance for the survivor if your spouse or common-law partner has died.

You must also qualify for the Old Age Security in order to qualify for the Allowance for the Survivor.

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YOUTH

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YOUTH

Study Grants, Scholarships & Loans

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)

Summer Work Experience

Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

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Grants and Scholarships Canada Access Grant for

Students from Low-Income Families

Canada Graduate Scholarships Program - Doctoral Scholarships

Canada Graduate Scholarships Program - Master's Scholarships

Canada Student Loans Program

Canada Study Grant for High-need Part-time Students

Canada Study Grant for Students with Dependants

Canada Study Grant for Women Pursuing Doctoral Studies

EDC International Studies Scholarship Program

Excellence Awards Program - Entrance Awards

Excellence Awards Program - National In-Course Awards

All information available at www.servicecanada.gc.ca

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Apprenticeship Incentive GrantWhat is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant?

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant available to registered apprentices once they have successfully completed their first or second year (level) of an apprenticeship program in one of the Red Seal trades. Here is the Red Seal trade designation by province or territory.

How do I apply? 1) Print and fill out an AIG application form. 2) Provide supporting documentation that shows proof of

registration. Proof of registration is defined by the province or territory in which you are registered as an apprentice.

3) Submit your application form and supporting documents to Service Canada. Service Canada will determine whether or not you are eligible for the AIG.

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Summer Work Experience Canada Summer Jobs, a new initiative that provides wage

subsidies to help Canadian employers - not-for-profit organizations, public sector and smaller private sector employers (50 or fewer employees) - create career-related summer jobs for students between the ages of 15 to 30 at the start of employment

Service Canada Centres for Youth (SCCY), helps students with their summer employment needs.

The Canada Summer Jobs initiative is specifically designed to assist students experiencing difficulty finding summer jobs as a result of where they live and/or the barriers.

For more information, please contact the Youth Info Line: 1 800 935-5555

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Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

How do I apply for the Federal Student Work Experience Program?

In order you qualify, you must: be a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in a

recognized educational institutionOR

be a part-time secondary or post-secondary student recognized by the institution as having a disabilityOR

be an adult student participating in education and retraining programs at the secondary level

be returning to full-time studies in the next academic session be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory

where the job is being offered

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PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES

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Education: Grants and Loans for Students with

Permanent Disabilities

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Employment: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Canada Pension Plan: CPP Disability Benefits CPP Disability Vocational Rehabilitation

Program

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NEWCOMERS

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JOB SEEKERS, WORKERS & EMPLOYERS

Employment Insurance Benefits

Foreign Credential Recognition

Foreign Worker Program

Job Bank

Labour Market Information

Skills Development

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NEWCOMERS

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC):

Citizenship & Host Programs Immigration Loans Program Interim Federal Health Program Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

(LINC) Program Permanent Resident Card & Program Resettlement Assistance Program Study & Work Permits Travel Documents (CIC & Passport Canada)

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NEWCOMERS

Foreign Credential Recognition Foreign Worker Program Labour Market Information Multi-Language Information

www.servicecanada.gc.ca Newcomers to Canada Service Canada offers information on select programs and services in foreign languages.

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Foreign Credential Referral Program The Foreign Credentials Program can help you get your Degrees,

Diplomas and Accreditations from your home country recognized in Canada. This will in turn, allow you to work in your field in Canada.

If you have recently arrived in Canada, you may need to have your academic and/or professional credentials assessed to do certain jobs in Canada. This is essential in all regulated professions.

Even if you want to work in a non-regulated profession, it is a good idea to have your academic credentials assessed. This will help potential employers better understand your qualifications. The following list can help you get your credentials recognized.

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Gujarati  

MULTI-LANGUAGE INFORMATION

Arabic 

Korean

Persian

Punjabi

Russian

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Spanish

MULTI-LANGUAGE INFORMATION

Simplified Chinese

Tagalog

Tamil

Traditional Chinese

Urdu

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