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Government Contacts in Case of Death
The death of a loved one can be a difficult time. This list helps you identify some of the major government programs that need to be notified, and it gives you their contact information.
Common Programs to be Cancelled
It is important to cancel benefits as soon as possible, to prevent overpayments that will have to be repaid.
ID Cards
Government cards should be cancelled promptly to prevent fraud and identity theft.
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Social Insurance Number (SIN)
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Required Documentation:
Death Certificate, Social Insurance Number
Contact Information:
Phone: 1 800 206-7218
Mailing Address:
Social Insurance Registration
P.O. Box 7000
Bathurst, NB, E2A 4T1
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Canadian Passport
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Required Documentation:
Death Certificate
Contact Information:
Phone: 1 800 567-6868
TTY: 1 866 255-7655
Mailing Address:
Passport Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G3
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NWT Health Care Card
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Required Documentation:
None
Contact Information:
Phone: 1 800 661-0830
Mailing Address:
Health Services Administration
Department of Health and Social Services
Bag #9
Inuvik, NT, X0E 0T0
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Permanent Resident Card
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Required Documentation:
Death Certificate or Confirmation of death from the funeral home
Contact Information:
Phone: 1 888 242-2100
TTY: 1 888 576-8502
Mailing Address:
Case Processing Centre
Permanent Resident Card
P.O. Box 9000
Sydney, NS, B1P 6K7
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New Programs You Could be Eligible For
You may be eligible for benefits when a family member dies. Please visit the Dealing with Death page for more information.
Canada Benefits strives to list all government
benefits and services (see About Us).
However, we cannot guarantee that our listings are 100% complete.
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