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Most requested services and information
Get quick, easy access to the Government of Canada's most requested services and information.
Find a Job
Find public and private sector job opportunities and hiring programs, apply or extend a work permit, get a Social Insurance Number, a criminal record check or a security clearance.
Employment Insurance
Information about Employment Insurance (EI) temporary benefits for workers, sickness, fishing and family-related benefits as well as how to apply online and submit a report.
My Account for individuals – Canada Revenue Agency
Information on how the service works, how to register for it, and what you can do online.
Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
Information on eligibility criteria, deciding when to take your pension, how to apply online and amounts.
Old Age Security pension
Information on a pension you can receive if you are 65 years of age or older and have lived in Canada for at least 10 years - even if you have never worked.
Get a passport
Includes passport applications, passport offices and processing times for renewals and new applications.
Weather
Information on current conditions, short and long-term forecasts and public weather alerts, access marine forecasts, the Air Quality Health Index and historical climate data.
Join the Armed Forces
Information about jobs with the Canadian Armed Forces, wages, benefits and recruitment centre locations.
Business Planning
Includes checklists and guides for starting a business, business planning tips, and templates and sample business plans.
Activities and initiatives
Here are some current activities and initiatives being led by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada.
Thinking of you
Listen to what Canadians say about a senior in their life.
Registered Education Savings Plans
Do you want to save money for your child's education? Find out if a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is right for you!
Registration of Canadians Abroad
A free service provided by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada that keeps you connected to Canada in case of an emergency abroad or at home.