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We’ve created this page to help you find the government department that will be in the best position to answer your question.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, call 1-800-O-Canada or visit the Government of Canada website.
Job application
All information about working for the federal government can be found on the Public Service jobs site. This site includes information on student, post-secondary and permanent employee recruitment.
Firearms
The requirements regarding firearm registration, transportation, etc are set out in Fact Sheets on the Canada Firearms Centre website.
The Firearms Act requires individuals who wish to acquire non-restricted firearms to pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course tests. You can find information about this course in the section on Firearms Safety Training.
Crime
Contact your local police. The authorities will take care of forwarding the information to the right place.
Call the RCMP’s National Security Tip Line at 1-800-420-5805 to report information on terrorism, criminal extremism or suspicious activities that could pose a threat to public safety and security. For more information, see the RCMP’s webpage on Terrorism.
Visit Cybertip.ca to report incidents of child pornography, luring, child sex tourism and children who are exploited through prostitution.
Sex offenders
Access to personal information is strictly controlled, and the information is used only as part of investigations, in accordance with legislation. More information is available on the RCMP website.
RCMP
Information about careers in the RCMP and how to take part in recruiting can be found on the RCMP website, under Recruiting.
Border
Immigration
All information about studying in Canada, including the forms and conditions regarding fees for studying in Canada, are available on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
In order to work legally in Canada, you must obtain a work permit. Note that a work permit does not entitle you to immigrate to Canada. The Citizenship and Immigration Canada website explains the process for obtaining a work permit and working temporarily in Canada.
Several resources are available for newcomers to Canada. They are listed in the Programs for Newcomers section of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
Passports
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