For information regarding Federal Programs available for Status Indians, please visit:

http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/pubs/ywtk/ywtk-eng.asp

Any Canadian citizen is eligible for a Canadian passport.The following outlines the steps required to obtain a passport for a Canadian living in Canada. Please refer to the main page of the Passport Canada web site if you are a Canadian living outside of Canada. To ensure your application is processed in a timely fashion, please be sure to submit all the necessary documents with your application.

To obtain a passport, you must:

• Sign and complete all pages of the application form. (Find out where to obtain application forms).
• Provide two identical passport photos taken within the last 12 months.
• Have the application form and one photo signed by an eligible guarantor.
• Provide original proof of Canadian citizenship.
• Provide any previous Canadian travel document issued to you within the last five years such as a passport, a certificate of identity or a travel document.
• Provide at least one document to support your identity with your current name and signature, such as a driver’s license, a provincial health care card, an old age security card, etc.
  If you submit original supporting documents, they will be returned to you. If you are submitting photocopies, your guarantor must sign and date the photocopies to indicate that the originals have been seen.
• Your place of birth must be provided on the application form. If you do not wish the place of birth to appear in the passport, submit a written request. Be sure to contact the consulate or embassy of every country you plan to visit to ensure that you will be admitted if the passport does not include your place of birth.
• Pay the appropriate passport fee.

Important: Please indicate the date of your travel (if known) in the “Date of Travel” field provided at the top of the application form. The issuing office will do its best to accommodate your needs.

The National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) is responsible for loans issued on or after August 1st, 2000 and is set up to help you. Any loans before August 1st, 2000 are done directly through the bank or lending institution but if you need assistance please contact us and we will try to help.

Apply on-line or contact the EI section of Human Resources Development Canada for information on the program eligibility rules.



Seniors Canada On-line provides access to information and services offered to seniors, their families, caregivers and supporting service organizations. Information on the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Supplement is also available.

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs. You will require a SIN to work in Canada or to receive government benefits.

Under the department of Human Resources Development Canada web site you can find information on Government of Canada services for disabled persons.  This web site also includes information on Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits.



The links listed below are related to the most common areas of enquiry in the area of Citizenship and Immigration. General information on the rules and procedures are available. Applications and forms are also available on-line.  We can follow-up to find out the progress of an application through the process.

Permanent Resident Cards are new and the currently the processing time is long.  If you are not a citizen but a permanent resident, you will be required to have this card for travel outside of Canada, to ensure you can return. When sending your application marking your envelope with “urgent” may help.

From Rob Clarke

As your Member of Parliament, Rob Clarke appreciates the opportunity to recognize special personal milestones such as anniversaries and birthdays with a special commemorative certificate.

Constituents may request these certificates by contacting one of our offices or by filling out the form below:

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From the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister recognizes anniversaries from 25+ and birthdays from 65+. To apply for greetings from the Prime Minister of Canada call (613) 941-6880 or visit the PM’s website for online application forms at: Greetings from the Prime Minister.

From the Queen and Governor General of Canada

You may also request a congratulatory message from the Governor General or the Queen. The Governor General recognizes wedding anniversaries of 50 years+ at 5-year intervals thereafter, and 90 years+ at 5-year intervals thereafter.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sends messages to Canadians who are 100 years of age or older (in 1 year intervals thereafter) and couples who have been married for 60 years or more with 5 year intervals thereafter. For messages from the Queen, proof of birth date or anniversary is required in the form of a copy of birth certificate or marriage certificate.

Details and application information can be obtained at: Greetings from the Queen and Governor General