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Cost of Banking Guide (FCAC)
The Cost of Banking Guide on-line tool is designed to help you find the best banking service package for you. It takes the information you provide and uses it to assess your banking needs. It then presents you with the banking service packages that will best meet these needs.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
An Information Guide to Assist Victims
This booklet provides information about the legal entitlements of victims of crime, the resulting obligations of both the Correctional Service of Canada and the National Parole Board, and explains how victims can provide information to, or receive information from, the Board or the Service. General information about an offender's path through the correctional system after the court has sentenced them is also provided in order to enable victims and the general public to understand and anticipate the usual steps that occur.
Source : Solicitor General Canada
Yukon Territory
Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
This Web page outlines steps seniors can take to protect themselves from crime.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
Canada
About Appeals: Appeals Covered by Review Tribunals
How to file an appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals and information on the appeal process for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Security Agreements, Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Source : Government of Canada. Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
The Border Information Service (BIS)
Are you travelling abroad or involved in importing or exporting? Are you wondering about Canada's trade agreements? The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers you the Border Information Service (BIS) to access general customs information 24 hours a day. Either by telephone or over the Internet, this service will help you find the basic customs information you need.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is based in Montréal (Québec), Canada. It is the only national, community-based, charitable organization in Canada working exclusively in the area of policy and legal issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Source : Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Care Guide - Everything under the sun for seniors' housing and care
Comprehensive guides to seniors' housing and care services including retirement homes, nursing homes, home health care, adult lifestyle retirement communities, supportive housing and palliative hospice care.
Source : Care Planning Partners Inc.
Employment Insurance & Canada Pension Plan - How to Appeal
A guide for Appealing.
Source : Government of Canada. Tax Court of Canada.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
The FCAC is a newly created agency working to protect and educate consumers in the area of financial services. We provide consumer information and oversee financial institutions to ensure that they comply with federal consumer protection measures.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
This Web page provides information on the types of appeals that are covered by OCRT review tribunals, including Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Security Agreements and Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Source : Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals CPP/OAS
Public Safety Portal
The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada relating to: national security, family and home, internet, recreation, workplace, travel, transportation, emergencies, health, product and consumer protection, criminal activity, policing, environment, terrorism, firearms, food, fraud, schools, finances, community policing, family violence, and children.The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada relating to: national security, family and home, internet, recreation, workplace, travel, transportation, emergencies, health, product and consumer protection, criminal activity, policing, environment, terrorism, firearms, food, fraud, schools, finances, community policing, family violence, and children.
Returning Persons Exemption Regulations
This Memorandum outlines and explains the personal exemption entitlements, under heading No. 98.04 of the Customs Tariff, for persons returning to Canada.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime
In recognition of the United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime, the following principles should guide Canadian society in promoting access to justice, fair treatment and provision of assistance for victims of crime.
Source : Government of Canada. Department of Justice. Electronic Communications
Tax Court of Canada Appeal/Application to Extend Time
Information regarding the different types of appeals, such as pensions, employment insurance, and taxation information.
Source : Government of Canada. Tax Court of Canada.
Testamentary Spouse Trusts IT-305R4
This bulletin discusses the conditions which must be met for a trust to qualify as a spouse and the situations under which such a trust becomes "tainted." It also discusses the tax implications of a tainted spouse trust and how, if at all, a tainted spouse trust can be "untainted."
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Victim of Crime Initiative
The victims of crime strategy is intended to improve the experience of the victim in the criminal justice system and increase the confidence of victims of crime in the criminal justice system.
Source : Department of Justice
What to Do Following a Death
This information sheet contains basic information that the family and legal representative should know to start settling the affairs of the deceased person.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency
Your Guide to the One-Tonne Challenge - PDF Format
The One-Tonne challenge asks you to reduce your annual greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne.
Source : Natural Resources Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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