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COVID-19 Response
Most in person Service Canada Centres are open to the public, to find out if your local Service Canada office is open please visit www.canada.ca. Clients can apply for critical services online. Personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones. Many online services available at Canada.ca/service-canada-home. For assistance accessing services, complete online request at Canada.ca/service-canada-e-service.
Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services.
Internet access and assistance locating and applying for government programs including:
Most in person Service Canada Centres are open to the public, to find out if your local Service Canada office is open please visit www.canada.ca. Clients can apply for critical services online. Personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones. Many online services available at Canada.ca/service-canada-home. For assistance accessing services, complete online request at Canada.ca/service-canada-e-service.
Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services.
Internet access and assistance locating and applying for government programs including:
- Employment Insurance
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security and passports (see separate entries for program details)
- Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
- Canada Education Savings Grant and others
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Peterborough District Office
Office: 1-866-522-2122 Crisis: 1-800-268-7708
Office: 1-866-522-2022
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COVID-19 Offices not open to the public. Contact by phone. Visit website for more information.
Provides services and benefits to meet the health, social and economic needs of veterans, Canadian Forces members, retired members and their dependents. Services include:
Provides services and benefits to meet the health, social and economic needs of veterans, Canadian Forces members, retired members and their dependents. Services include:
- Health services - hearing loss, physical injuries, mental health counselling
- Training, education and job search
- Income support and emergency funding
- Help at home, assistance with at-risk housing situations, death and bereavement
- Benefits for family and caregivers
- Other veterans' groups such as Canadian War Veterans, Allied Veterans, Canadian Merchant Marine, RCMP and Regular Force Veterans may qualify for all or some of the services and benefits
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COVID-19 Response
Do not visit Canada Service Centre unless absolutely necessary.
Assistance with Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services available online or leave a voice message and someone will return call within 2 business days.
Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
Do not visit Canada Service Centre unless absolutely necessary.
Assistance with Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services available online or leave a voice message and someone will return call within 2 business days.
Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others.
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COVID-19 Response
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Office open with limited capacity
- clients can apply for critical services online
- personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Labour market information
- Information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
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Service Canada Centre, Oshawa
General Inquiry: 1-800-622-6232 Canada Pension Plan/Old Age Security (CPP/OAS): 1-800-277-9914
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COVID19 - requested that in-person service be used only if absolutely necessary * fill out service request form for assistance with Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services - a Service Canada officer will call within 2 business days * limited space due to physical distancing * Service Canada programs and services are available online at Canada.ca/service-canada-home or by telephone at: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) - TTY: 1-800-926-9105
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
29 Toronto St, Unit 2
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- assistance locating and applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant
- internet access
29 Toronto St, Unit 2
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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COVID-19 (August 17, 2021): We urge you not to visit Service Canada Centres unless absolutely necessary.
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits
- Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)
- immediate request for a Passport Service
- Veterans Affairs Canada Services
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- Provides services to veterans and their dependents
- Includes disability pensions
- Allowances
- Health care
- Support for Operational Stress Injury
- Canada Remembers (memorials, funeral/burial assistance, etc)
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Old Age Security Programs, Belleville
English 1-800-277-9914 * French 1-800-277-9915 Toll free 1-800-622-6232
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Old Age Security (OAS)
Monthly pension to persons 65 or over regardless of income or assets
Monthly pension to persons 65 or over regardless of income or assets
- must be legal resident of Canada for at least 40 years to receive full pension
- also full pension for persons who were 25 years or older as of July 1, 1977, and who resided in or had a visa to enter Canada that was valid on that date, or who had resided legally in Canada prior to that date and after reaching age 18, and who resided in Canada immediately before approval of the application
- persons who cannot meet the requirements for full pension may earn a partial pension
- Allows OAS recipients who do not use direct deposit to cash their pension cheques
- may be used as proof of age to receive senior discounts from stores, restaurants or other services, but no official standing as identification
- Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
- reapply when income taxes are filed
- not payable outside Canada beyond a period of 6 months regardless of how long the person lived in Canada
- Monthly allowance for spouses 60-64 years of Old Age Security pensioners receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement
- based on combined income of the couple
- residence requirements
- proof of age required
- reapply when income taxes are filed
- Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-64 years
- death, marriage and applicant's birth certificate required
- based on limited or no income
- deceased spouse need not have received Old Age Security
- apply when income taxes are filed
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Income Security Programs - Canada Pension Plan
English: 1-800-277-9914
French: 1-800-277-9915 Toll free 1-800-622-6232
Office: 1-800-622-6232
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Government of Canada income security program information / applications are available at this location and include:
The Canada Pension Plan:
The Canada Pension Plan:
- a monthly benefit available to those who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan, must have attained at least sixty years of age and made the necessary application
- if you are 60-64, you must have wholly or substantially ceased work to qualify
- it is advisable to apply 6 months prior to the date you wish the pension to begin
- a method of pension division between married pensioners
- a method of pension division between separated/divorced couples or common-law partners
- for further details contact your local Income Security Program office. This covers cases of divorce, annulment, separation and credit splitting between married or partnered pensioners.
- a monthly benefit provided for contributors who have become disabled before reaching 65 years of age
- eligibility is based on the factors of disability and contributions
- disabilities must be both severe and prolonged
- monthly benefits are also available to dependent children (under the age of 18 and children 18 - 25 yrs of age who are in full attendance at school) of the disabled contributor
- Canada Pension Plan Contributors qualify their survivors or estate for a Lump Sum Death Benefit
- directly related to the deceased contributor's earnings and contributions
- provides a monthly pension for survivors of a Canada Pension Plan contributor
- a monthly flat rate benefit is payable on behalf of the deceased or disabled contributor's dependent children.
- Reciprocal Social Security Agreements allow portability of social security benefits between countries
- Canada has numerous social security agreements with countries around the world. For a complete listing, contact your Income Security office.
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COVID-19 (July 27, 2021): We urge you not to visit Service Canada Centres unless absolutely necessary.
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Internet access
- labour market information
- assistance locating and applying for Employment Insurance
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Passports (see separate entries for program details)
- Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
- Canada Education Savings Grant
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- The Committee provides temporary health devices and financial assistance for veterans and their dependents
- The committee includes representation from Branch 99 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 418 RCAF Wing and ANAF Unit 201
- Funds are raised annually just prior to November 11 with the sale of poppies and wreaths as well as donations from businesses and the general public.
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COVID19 - requested that in-person service be used only if absolutely necessary * fill out service request form for assistance with Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services - a Service Canada officer will call within 2 business days * limited space due to physical distancing * Service Canada programs and services are available online at Canada.ca/service-canada-home or by telephone at: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) - TTY: 1-800-926-9105
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- assistance locating and applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant
- internet access
- seasonal tax preparation assistance through Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
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Service Canada, Toronto Malvern Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers : 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Service Canada, Markham Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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Citizenship and Immigration Centre, Scarborough office
Client Support Centre: 1-888-242-2100 Visit Website
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COVID19 -- Travel considerations affecting immigration and refugees:
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
Information, application forms and assistance on citizenship and immigration programs, including Permanent Resident Card
Administers Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) -- ensures health services for refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants not yet covered by provincial health care
ifhp-pfsi.medavie.bluecross.ca/en/search-ifhp-providers
Report suspected citizenship fraud -- call the Client Support Centre and follow the options, or email IRCC.CitizenshipFraudTips-Fraudedecitoyennete.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Report suspicious immigration activity -- call the Canada Border Services Agency Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060
Human trafficking hotline -- 1-833-900-1010
Refugee claims -- forms available on website and may be submitted online
For any application, appointments may be offered at
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
Information, application forms and assistance on citizenship and immigration programs, including Permanent Resident Card
Administers Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) -- ensures health services for refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants not yet covered by provincial health care
- information for clients, information for health care providers can be found here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre
ifhp-pfsi.medavie.bluecross.ca/en/search-ifhp-providers
Report suspected citizenship fraud -- call the Client Support Centre and follow the options, or email IRCC.CitizenshipFraudTips-Fraudedecitoyennete.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Report suspicious immigration activity -- call the Canada Border Services Agency Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060
Human trafficking hotline -- 1-833-900-1010
Refugee claims -- forms available on website and may be submitted online
For any application, appointments may be offered at
- 325 Milner Ave, Suite 200, Scarborough
- 3085 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga
- 5343 Dundas St W, Ste 105, Etobicoke
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COVID-19 (10 November 2021) - All in person Service Canada Centres are closed to the public until further notice
Available public phone and one-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services with internet access
Labour market information
Assistance locating and applying for:
- clients can apply for critical services online
- personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones
Available public phone and one-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services with internet access
Labour market information
Assistance locating and applying for:
- Employment Insurance
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security, passports
- Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
- Canada Education Savings Grant
- Pleasure Craft Licences and others
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COVID-19 (July 27, 2021): We urge you not to visit Service Canada Centres unless absolutely necessary.
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Internet access
- labour market information
- assistance locating and applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
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To provide temporary financial assistance following the Ontario Works guidelines to those individuals who are determined to be eligible and to maintain eligibility for assistance and the types of assistance that a delivery agent is required to offer.
The eligibility rules are designed to ensure that employment is the first resort for people in financial need, and that people turn to Ontario Works only when all other resources and opportunities have been exhausted.
Now servicing non-native persons residing in Tyendinaga territory
The eligibility rules are designed to ensure that employment is the first resort for people in financial need, and that people turn to Ontario Works only when all other resources and opportunities have been exhausted.
Now servicing non-native persons residing in Tyendinaga territory
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Scarborough Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
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Service Canada, Toronto Scarborough Service Canada Centre
1-800-O-CANADA: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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Service Canada, Newmarket Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Service club dedicated to looking after the needs of veterans, their dependents and those serving in the Canadian Forces
- meeting rooms and halls for events
- online store
- charitable foundation hosting various fundraising events and campaigns such as the Poppy
- sports, youth and seniors programs
- local organizations such as medical centers, medical research and communities affected by natural disasters
- individuals such as educational bursaries, prizes and assistance to hospitalized or homeless veterans
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COVID-19 (August 16, 2021): We urge you not to visit Service Canada Centres unless absolutely necessary.
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits
- Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)
- immediate request for a Passport Service
- Veterans Affairs Canada Services
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Service Canada, Richmond Hill Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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Service Canada, Toronto North York Service Canada Centre
Toll Free: 1-800-622-6232 Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
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