Work & Retirement Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Work & Retirement procedures for Canada.
Work & Retirement Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Work & Retirement procedures for Canada.
Procedures in this guide
How to Request a Reconsideration of an Employment Insurance Decision in Canada
If you disagree with a Service Canada decision about Employment Insurance benefits, you can ask the Canada Employment Insurance Commission to reconsider it. The normal deadline is 30 days.
How to Request Flexible Work Hours or Remote Work in a Federally Regulated Job
Federally regulated employees with at least 6 months of continuous employment can formally request changes to their hours, schedule or work location.
How to Refuse Dangerous Work in a Federally Regulated Workplace in Canada
Follow the Canada Labour Code work-refusal process when you reasonably believe federally regulated work presents an imminent or serious danger.
How to Get Unpaid Wages Through WEPP After Your Employer Becomes Insolvent
Apply to Canada's Wage Earner Protection Program for eligible unpaid wages, vacation pay, termination pay or severance pay after a qualifying employer insolvency.
How to File a Federal Complaint for Unpaid Wages, Overtime or Vacation Pay in Canada
Workers covered by federal labour standards can file a monetary complaint with the Labour Program to recover unpaid wages, overtime, vacation pay and certain other amounts owed.
How to File an Unjust Dismissal Complaint for a Federally Regulated Job in Canada
Eligible employees in federally regulated workplaces can challenge an unjust dismissal by filing the federal Unjust Dismissal Complaint Form with the Labour Program. The complaint must normally be filed within 90 days of dismissal and is generally limited to non-managerial employees with at least 12 consecutive months of employment who are not covered by a collective agreement.
How to Apply for EI Fishing Benefits as a Self-Employed Fisher in Canada
Learn how self-employed fishers in Canada can apply for EI fishing benefits based on fishing earnings rather than insurable hours, including summer and winter qualifying periods, minimum earnings, the four-week application deadline, required information and what happens after you apply.
How to Apply for an Open Work Permit in Canada if You Are Experiencing Abuse at Work
Temporary foreign workers tied to an employer may qualify for a free open work permit if they are experiencing or at risk of workplace abuse. Learn who qualifies, what evidence IRCC accepts, how to apply online and what happens after approval.
How to Apply for an Open Work Permit While Your Spouse Sponsors You for Permanent Residence in Canada
Learn how a sponsored spouse, partner or eligible accompanying dependent child living in Canada can apply for an open work permit while a family sponsorship permanent residence application is being processed.
How to apply for a Social Insurance Number in Canada as a permanent or temporary resident
Newcomers to Canada can apply for a Social Insurance Number through Service Canada online, by mail or in person. Learn which immigration documents permanent and temporary residents need, how much it costs and how long a SIN application takes.
How to Apply for a Canadian Employer-Specific Work Permit After Getting a Job Offer in 2026
Learn how to apply for a Canadian employer-specific work permit after receiving a job offer, including LMIA and LMIA-exempt routes, required documents, fees, biometrics, eligibility, online application steps and what happens after approval.
How to Apply for the Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension in 2026
Learn who qualifies for the Canada Pension Plan retirement pension, when to apply, how starting CPP between ages 60 and 70 changes your payment, what information you need, and how to apply online or by mail in 2026.
How to Apply for the Old Age Security Pension in Canada in 2026
Find out whether you need to apply for Canada's Old Age Security pension, who qualifies, what information you need, how to apply online or by mail, how automatic enrolment works, and how to apply if you live outside Canada.
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