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Key Information Sources
his pamphlet lists key federal and provincial government telephone numbers and Internet addresses that may be helpful to you as a newcomer to Canada. It also lists other useful numbers, such as the Business Development Bank and various national accreditation services. You may also wish to refer to the other two pamphlets in the back pocket of your guide:
[color=]Finding Help in Your Community
, and
[color=]Language Training
.
Since Quebec looks after many aspects of its immigration program, this pamphlet does not attempt to cover services in that province. However, it does list the telephone numbers for the Ministère des relations avec les citoyens et de l'immigration that offer many services to newcomers in Quebec. If you are living in, or planning to move to, Quebec, you may wish to pick up their guide for newcomers, entitled Vivre au QUéBEC!
Remember: When you use the telephone, speak slowly and clearly, and have a pen or pencil and some paper ready to write down information. You may be referred to another telephone number or be given other useful information.
Unless the telephone number is a toll-free number, you may have to pay long-distance rates.
How to Find Government Numbers in the Telephone Book
The main telephone numbers for federal, provincial, and municipal or regional government departments are listed in the blue pages of your local telephone book. Some are listed by department or by service. Frequently called numbers, including a central information number, are often listed at the beginning of each section.
If you need help to find a federal government program or service, call:
Information on the Government of Canada at 1 800 622-6232TTY/TDD 1 800 465-7735 If you wish to use the Internet, the address is
[color=]www.canada.gc.ca
.
Key Federal Government Numbers
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
You may be looking for information on
sponsorship citizenship applications immigration in general If you wish to use the Internet, the address is
[color=]www.cic.gc.ca
.
If you are anywhere in Canada, call toll-free: 1 888 242-2100.
For information on the permanent resident card, call toll-free: 1 800 255-4541
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
You may be looking for information on:
applying for a Social Insurance Number available jobs You can find the nearest Human Resources Development Canada office in the telephone book. Look in the "Government of Canada" listings in the blue pages of your telephone book, under "Human Resources and Skills Development Canada."
If you wish to use the Internet for information, the following addresses are helpful:
[color=]www.hrsdc.gc.ca
[color=]www.hrsdc.gc.ca
[color=]www.hrsdc.gc.ca/career/
[color=]www.hrsdc.gc.ca/career/
Job Bank:
[color=]jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
[color=]www.worksearch.gc.ca
[color=]www.worksearch.gc.ca
[color=]imi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
[color=]www.theworkplace.ca
[color=]www.theworkplace.ca
[color=]www.jobsetc.ca
[color=]www.jobsetc.ca
Canada Revenue Agency
You may be looking for information on:
Personal income tax: 1 800 959-8281 Canada Child Tax Benefit: 1 800 387-1193 GST/HST credit: call toll free: 1 800 959-1953 If you wish to use the Internet, the address is:
[color=]www.cra-arc.gc.ca
[color=]www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Health Canada
You may be looking for information on general health issues
Information line: (613) 957-2991
If you wish to use the Internet, the address is:
[color=]www.hc-sc.gc.ca
[color=]www.hc-sc.gc.ca
KEY PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL
INFORMATION NUMBERS
Health and Community Services | General information: | (709) 738-4800 | Health Insurance Card: | 1 800 563-1557 (toll-free in Newfoundland) | Immunization: | (709) 738-4800 | | Education | General information | (709) 729-5097 (St. John's) | | Legal Aid | (709) 753-7860 |
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