Looking for an official Canadian government website? This page brings together useful federal and Ontario resources for taxes, benefits, jobs, immigration, identification, consumer protection, travel and more.
Canadian Budget Binder has been online since 2012, and I know how frustrating it can be to hunt for the right government page — especially when you are new to Canada. I moved to Canada from the UK, so I have used many of these services myself over the years.
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. Government pages and program details can change, so always confirm current eligibility, deadlines and requirements on the official site.
Quick Links
Federal & Service Canada · Taxes & Money · Jobs & Immigration · Ontario Services · Consumer Protection & Safety · Travel & Border
Federal & Service Canada
- Government of Canada services — the main starting point for federal programs and services.
- Service Canada — access federal services and benefits from one place.
- My Service Canada Account — manage services including EI, CPP, OAS, SIN and other federal programs.
- Government of Canada online accounts — find the correct sign-in page for CRA, IRCC, Service Canada and other accounts.
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) — apply for, update or find information about your SIN.
- Benefits Finder — search federal benefits and financial supports that may apply to your situation.
- Federal benefits — EI, pensions, disability supports, family benefits, student aid and more.
Taxes & Money
- Sign in to your CRA account — access personal and business tax services.
- Personal income tax — filing, deductions, payments, refunds and tax information for individuals.
- Child and family benefits — information on federal benefits and credits administered by the CRA.
- CPP, OAS and public pensions — retirement, survivor and related federal pension information.
- Student aid and education planning — federal student grants, loans, repayment and education supports.
- Find benefits and financial support — federal support for living expenses, life events, taxes and other needs.
Jobs & Immigration
- Jobs and employment services — federal job, training, workplace and employment resources.
- Job Bank — search jobs, explore careers and access labour-market information.
- Government of Canada jobs — federal public-service opportunities and hiring programs.
- Training and skills — education, training, financial assistance and career resources.
- Skilled trades and apprenticeship — Red Seal, apprenticeship training and financial supports.
- Foreign Credential Recognition — guidance for internationally trained professionals.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — visas, work and study permits, permanent residence, citizenship and settlement services.
- Canadian citizenship — eligibility, applications, testing, ceremonies and proof of citizenship.
Ontario Services
These links are Ontario-specific. Readers in other provinces or territories should use their own provincial or territorial government website.
- ServiceOntario — driver, vehicle, health card, identification and other provincial services.
- Apply for OHIP and get a health card — Ontario health coverage and application information.
- Documents needed for an Ontario health card — accepted identity, residency and status documents.
- Ontario birth certificates — order or replace a birth certificate.
- Ontario Employment Standards Act guide — minimum employment standards including wages, hours, leaves and termination.
- Apprenticeship in Ontario — how to start, train and find support for a skilled trade.
- OSAP — Ontario student grants and loans.
- Ontario Works — financial assistance and employment supports.
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) — income, health and disability supports.
- File an Ontario consumer complaint — complaint process and Consumer Protection Ontario contact information.
Consumer Protection & Safety
- Recalls, advisories and safety alerts — official federal recall information for food, consumer products, health products and more.
- Ontario consumer complaints and enforcement — how Ontario handles complaints and possible consumer-law violations.
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada — information about financial consumer rights and protections.
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre — report fraud and learn about common scams.
- Vehicle, tire and child car seat recalls — Transport Canada recall resources and manufacturer information.
Travel & Border
- Travel advice and advisories — official Government of Canada travel information by destination.
- Canadian passports and travel documents — apply, renew, replace or find passport services.
- Cross the Canadian border — CBSA information for travellers entering, leaving or returning to Canada.
- Registration of Canadians Abroad — register travel outside Canada so the government can contact you during an emergency.
Help Keep This Page Current
Government websites move, program names change and online services get updated. If you find a broken or outdated link, please contact Mr. CBB so I can review it.
Canadian Budget Binder note: This page is a directory of official resources, not government or legal advice. Always rely on the linked government department for current rules, eligibility and application requirements.