Settling into a new country or region can be exciting and challenging. These links will help make it a bit easier and less overwhelming. Our parish takes great pleasure in welcoming the                  newcomers to Canada & to our Church!                                                                                                          

Settlement.org - Welcome To Ontario

Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) Card

Apply for an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Card                                               
1. Go in person to your nearest Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care                                                             office.                                                                                                                                                                

2. Complete a Registration for Ontario Health Coverage (form 0265-82)                                                             

3. Provide the necessary original documents                                                                                                       

Applying for Private Health Insurance Coverage (Optional)                                                                                     
1. Some Community Health Centres offer health services to people who do not yet have their health card (OHIP)                                                                                        

2. The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)                                                                         

3. The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Ombud Service (CLHIO) Consumer Assistance Centre

4. Click here for a list of companies that provide individual health insurance for      newcomers/visitors to Canada                                                                            

Apply for an Ontario Driver's Licence

Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)

Working in Canada Report