Government & Civic
Start with the task, not the department
Canadian government services are split across federal, provincial, regional and municipal bodies. We organize them by what you are actually trying to do, link only to official sources, and show the date each link was last checked.
Start a business
Register the name, get the federal business number, and find out which municipal licence you actually need before you open.
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Taxes and benefits
File, pay, and check what you are entitled to — personal and business, federal and provincial.
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ID and documents
Passports, SIN, health cards and driver's licences — who issues them and how long they take.
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Newcomers to Canada
Immigration status, settlement services, language training and getting set up in your first year.
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Property and permits
Building permits, zoning and property tax — almost always municipal, occasionally regional.
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Hiring and employment
Payroll obligations, employment standards and workplace insurance for Canadian employers.
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