Canada announces important improvements to Passport services

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Ottawa – Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech released the first State of Service Report, a milestone in the Government of Canada’s commitment to service delivery excellence, efficiency, and accountability. Minister Beech also announced important enhancements to passport services: a new 30-business-day service guarantee, or your passport will be free, and the launch of online passport renewals. State of Service Report …

Helping Canadians be retirement ready

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Gatineau – Every Canadian deserves a comfortable, safe, and secure retirement. However, many Canadians often lack information on how public pensions work, or delay planning for retirement until later in life. When money is stretched thin, tough decisions become a daily reality. We know that people in these situations are often doing their best to balance their immediate needs with …

Canada launches Welcoming Child Hub

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Gatineau – The Government of Canada is here for Canadians when they need our help, particularly during major life events. Becoming a parent can be an exciting, life-changing, and stressful time. It can also bring many questions, especially for first-time parents and the people helping them out. As Canadians in many provinces across the country are celebrating Family Day, the …

Canada invests over $3.7m to drive innovation & economic growth in Burnaby

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Burnaby – Burnaby is one of British Columbia’s most dynamic business hubs, known for its thriving tech sector and highly skilled workforce. Innovative local companies and forward-thinking leaders are creating sustainable solutions that are transforming global industries, from mining to transportation. PacifiCan is committed to partnering with these companies to support their ambition and growth. Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ …

New Online Tool Available to Help Estimate EI Benefits

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Ottawa – Service Canada is transforming service delivery and offering solutions to respond to the evolving expectations of Canadians accessing Government of Canada programs and services. Improvements to the processing of Employment Insurance (EI) means easier access to benefits and a seamless experience for clients of all backgrounds and abilities, including vulnerable populations. To better help Canadians access benefits and …

eSIN: SIN application innovations make applying for SIN quick, easy

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Gatineau – The nine-digit Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to work in Canada and access Government of Canada programs and services. Each year, Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada sees an increased demand for SIN applications, especially as international students arrive for the school year in the fall and winter semesters. Here are some improvements ESDC/Service Canada has put in …

Service Canada’s Summer Passport Application Service Options 

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Gatineau – With a change in season and the school year coming to an end for many families, Canadians are planning their summer vacations, and this may include international travel. Some Canadians will be travelling to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics and the Summer Paralympics, to support their favourite athletes or even to take part in the games themselves. …

Feds, TransLink invest in transit infrastructure in Vancouver

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Burnaby — Improvements to the Burnaby Transit Centre (BTC), an operations and maintenance facility divided into two campuses, will increase operational capacity after a combined investment of over $44.1 million from the federal government and TransLink. Announced by Minister Terry Beech, Minister Rob Fleming, and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn, this project will expand the BTC’s maintenance and storage capacity to support up to 130 additional buses. …