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12/22/2017
Topic:
Cannot Find My SIN Card

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is best that you contact Service Canada directly.

You can contact them here:

Canada Toll-free: 1-800-206-7218 (select option "3")
Canada TTY: 1-800-926-9105
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time
Closed statutory holidays.

Outside Canada: 1-506-548-7961 (long-distance charges apply)
TTY: 1-800-926-9105
Hours of operation: Monday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Atlantic time
Closed statutory holidays.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/22/2017
Topic:
Eligible for Employment Insurance?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.
It is best that you contact Service Canada directly for information specific to your situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/26/2017
Topic:
Need Housing As Soon As Possible

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.

It is best that you contact the nearest Housing Help Centre for some assistance and information regarding what your options are.

You may also want to dial 211 on a phone and speak to an Information and Referral Specialist to see if they can provide you with some information or referrals to services near you.

211 is a free, confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/26/2017
Topic:
PR Card Application - Status

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You may want to try and contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre to see if they have any information regarding the processing times.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/26/2017
Topic:
Still Have Not Received PR Card - Options?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,



Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.


We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You may want to try and contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre to see if they have any information regarding the processing times.

In terms of leaving Canada, you can find some helpful information in this I need to leave Canada and I do not have a permanent resident card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card? question on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Help Centre section.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/27/2017
Topic:
Looking For Housing

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.

It is best that you contact the nearest Housing Help Centre for some assistance and information regarding what your options are.

You may also want to dial 211 on a phone and speak to an Information and Referral Specialist to see if they can provide you with some information or referrals to services near you.

211 is a free, confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/27/2017
Topic:
How can I be a citizen of Canada?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definitive response regarding this question.

In terms of options for coming to Canada, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org How can I apply to immigrate to Ontario? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/27/2017
Topic:
Auto Company Still Withdrawing Payments

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this.

You may be interested in making a consumer complaint.

You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I make a consumer complaint? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/27/2017
Topic:
Landlords Lying About Property Type?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation with us.


We can appreciate that this would be an extremely frustrating experience and situation.

We suggest that you may want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some advice and to find out what your rights are regarding this situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/27/2017
Topic:
Can We Still Get a Marriage Licence?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

To get married in Ontario, you do not have to be a Canadian citizen or live in Ontario.

You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org Who can get married in Ontario? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/28/2017
Topic:
Ontario Photo Card - For My Son

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your son's situation and your question with us.

You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What kind of ID can I get, if I don't have a driver's licence? article.

You may also want to contact the ServiceOntario Call Centre directly for some additional information.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/28/2017
Topic:
Proof of Residency - OHIP - Sponsored Parent

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your sponsored parent's situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

For official information about OHIP eligibility and what type of documents are acceptable and some possible options, you may want to contact Service Ontario:
  • In Canada: 1-800-268-1154
  • TTY: 1-800-387-5559


I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/28/2017
Topic:
Possible to Claim a Disability Benefit?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You may want to contact the nearest ODSP office for some information specific to your mother's situation.

You may also want to look into whether or not she is eligible for other programs.

You can find some information in our Settlement.Org What financial assistance is available for seniors? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/28/2017
Topic:
Canada Child Benefits - Divorced

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing this situation with us.

It is best that you contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) directly for some information specific to your situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
12/28/2017
Topic:
Food Science & Technology-Certification Required?

Moderator
Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is great that you are looking into this type of information.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in finding out what the requirements are.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to find any definitive information regarding this.

However, we suggest that you may want to contact the Ontario College of Trades to find out if they can provide any information or advice regarding this type of situation.

You may also be able to find some information regarding your field on the Ontario.ca website in the Work in your profession or trade section.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org