Government of Canada Web Sites

Health Canada Online - Keeping you informed.
With information on health topics including Diseases & Conditions, Health Protection, Healthy Living, etc.

Government of Canada Web Sites

• National Student Loans Service Centre Online Services:
• Canada Student Loan Estimator
• Loan Repayment Calculator
• Student Loan Status - Check the Status of Your Loan Account

Government of BC Web Sites

Community Learning Network
"a site designed to help K-12 teachers integrate technology into the classroom. Here you’ll find over 5,800 annotated links to educational sites with free resources, all organized by theme pages and keyword search"

Local Education Resources
Including links to the Comox Valley School District web site and links to other local colleges and schools.

Government of Canada Web Sites

• find information about workers' rights and benefits, trade unions
• research career options
• find training resources for individuals, teachers, and organizations
• browse job listings, and learn job search techniques

JobsEtc.ca
Human Resources and
Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Employment Insurance

Information
How to apply, types of benefits, and other EI information links.
Apply Online

Social Insurance Number

General Information
Information on what to do if your SIN card has been lost or stolen, a list of the primary and supporting documents required when applying for a SIN, how to apply, etc.

Government of BC Web Sites

Work Futures
"Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the B.C. labour market. It is for learners, individuals interested in changing careers or re-entering the labour market, and for career practitioners."
BC workinfonet
"Find job, education, career and labour market info here. We research new sites so you don't have to. Each URL is categorized and described in a searchable database. Quick and easy career info."
Industry Training
"The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is the provincial government agency with responsibility for apprenticeships and industry training programs in B.C. The ITA is working to support existing apprenticeship options, and to identify new training approaches. This will lead to a training system that provides expanded opportunities for British Columbians, and better meets industry and labour market needs."

Local Resources

North Island Employment Foundations Society
Comox Valley Links

Government of Canada Web Sites

Services for Seniors
"Welcome to the on-line edition of Services for Seniors: Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors and their Families."
Old Age Security (OAS) Program
Access to general information including benefits, payments, and taxation.
Application for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
Submit your application for your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension online! You can use this online service if you are eligible to apply for CPP benefits.
Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
New Horizons for Seniors
"This program supports local projects across Canada that help seniors participate in social activities, pursue an active life and contribute to their communities."

Government of BC Web Sites

Seniors Web Sites - (Ministry of Health Services)
Web sites for gerontology, aging and seniors information in Canada.
BC Seniors Online - Homepage
Homepage of the seniors' division of the British Columbia Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services

Local Resources

Seniors' Counselling and Support Services
Comox Valley Senior Peer Counselling
"This is a free, and fully confidential service to seniors 55 years and older."

Government of Canada Web Sites

Child and Family Benefits Online Calculator
Use to determine the estimated amount of child and family benefits, including related provincial and territorial benefits delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you may be entitled to receive.
My Account
"My Account is an online service that gives you the convenience and flexibility of managing your personal income tax, Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), and GST/HST credit accounts on a secure Web site 7 days a week, 21 hours a day."
Canada Child Tax Benefit Application

Government of BC Web Sites

Information - with links to Information Bulletins, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Online Benefits Calculator, etc.
Printable forms for mailing.
BC Vital Statistics Agency
Printable forms for registering the birth of a child and/or applying for birth certificate.
Medical Services Plan of BC
Baby Enrollment/Addition of a Newborn -- printable form

Local Resources

Youth Counselling and Support Services
Comox Valley Boys and Girls Club
"... an organization dedicated to the enhancement of children and youth"

Government of Canada Web Sites

Canada Revenue Agency:

NETFILE - The NETFILE transmission service is open from February 14, 2005, until September 30, 2005, for the electronic filing of your 2004 personal income tax and benefit return.

Address Changes Online

Use My Account to view your personal income tax, Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit, RRSP, instalment, and statement of tax account information. You can also use My Account to manage your tax affairs online by changing your return or disagreeing with your assessment or determination.
Get personal and general tax information from the automated Tax Information Phone Service (T.I.P.S.). The number to call is 1-800-267-6999.

Government of BC Web Sites

The Ministry of Small Business and Revenue:

Consumer Taxation Branch
Information about British Columbia's sales tax (PST), hotel/motel/B&B room tax, tobacco tax, fuel tax.
Registerfor electronic filing and payment of Provincial Sales tax.
Online Registration Forms

Tax Return Forms