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Claim part of the GST or federal portion of HST paid on an eligible new or substantially renovated home used as your or a relation's primary residence.
Learn when the CRA lets you cancel Home Buyers' Plan participation, how to return the RRSP funds, the deadlines and how to submit Form RC471.
Learn how to apply for rent-geared-to-income housing in Ontario, who may qualify, which local service manager to contact and how waiting-list rules work.
Find out when your security or damage deposit should be returned after moving out in Canada. Compare provincial and territorial deadlines, including Vancouver and British Columbia, and learn what to do if a landlord keeps the deposit.
Register a trademark in Canada through the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Check what to search and prepare, Nice classes, 2026 filing fees, online filing, examination and the opposition period.
Canadian parents who adopt a child outside Canada may be able to use IRCC's direct citizenship grant process after the adoption is completed. The application has two parts and is submitted by mail.
Use Ontario LTB Form T2 to challenge illegal entry, harassment, lock changes, interference with reasonable enjoyment or withheld vital services and request specific remedies.
Transfer eligible current-year federal tuition to a spouse, parent or grandparent. Learn the $5,000 limit, Schedule 11 rules, T2202 designation and how the recipient claims it.
Learn who qualifies for the CPP child-rearing provisions, what information and documents you need, how to request them through Service Canada, and how low-earning parenting years can affect your pension.
Use Ontario LTB Form T1 to claim money a landlord improperly collected or failed to pay, including illegal rent, illegal charges, deposits and certain compensation.
Use IRCC Form IMM 5009 to request a replacement of an eligible current and valid temporary resident document that was lost or stolen in Canada.
Use Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board Form T6 when your landlord fails to repair or maintain your rental unit or comply with applicable maintenance, health or safety standards.
Apply for federal income support if you lose income after taking time away from work following the death or disappearance of a child due to a probable Criminal Code offence.
Ontario landlords can use LTB Form L5 to request an above-guideline rent increase for qualifying municipal tax increases, security costs or eligible capital expenditures.
Update the registered office of a federal business corporation through Corporations Canada's Online Filing Centre, including the different process when moving to another province or territory.
Ontario tenants and former tenants can use LTB Form T4 to seek repayment of all or part of an above-guideline rent increase when a landlord fails to honour a signed Form N10 agreement.
Paying a mortgage balance to zero does not automatically remove the lender's registered charge from your property. Learn how to request confirmation, complete the discharge and update the land title.
Registered apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades can apply for a Canada Apprentice Loan of up to CAD 4,000 for each eligible period of full-time technical training. Applications can be submitted online through My Service Canada Account from 3 months before training starts until the last day of the training period.
The Government of Canada recommends a signed consent letter when a child travels outside Canada alone, with only one parent or guardian, with relatives or friends, or with a group. The letter should identify the child, the non-travelling decision-makers, the accompanying adult and the trip dates, and an original notarized signature is strongly recommended.
When your Canadian mortgage term ends, you can renew with your current lender, negotiate new terms or move the mortgage to another lender. Start comparing offers a few months before maturity because switching may require a new approval, property registration work and fees.
Canada Student Loan borrowers who temporarily leave studies for medical, mental-health or parental reasons may qualify for payment-free Medical and Parental Leave. Apply through the National Student Loans Service Centre within the official application window, with medical attestation required for medical leave.
Learn how to establish or change child or spousal support when you and the other person live in different provinces, territories or countries. Canada's interjurisdictional support system can route applications through provincial or territorial authorities when the other jurisdiction has a reciprocal arrangement.
If you are worried about missing mortgage payments in Canada, contact your lender before you default. Learn what federally regulated lenders are expected to consider, including payment deferrals, temporary reduced payments, amortization extensions, fee relief, renewal options and a borrower-led sale.
Canadian citizens can request F, M or X in the sex field of a passport. Learn when you need a new passport instead of a renewal, when Form PPTC 643 is required, what supporting documents to provide and the current 2026 passport fees.
Learn how to claim the federal Home Buyers' Amount on line 31270 after buying a qualifying home in Canada, including the first-time buyer test, $10,000 claim limit, occupancy rule, eligible home types, joint purchases and disability exception.
Learn how to apply for Canada's super visa for parents and grandparents, including 2026 income rules, $100 fee, medical insurance, medical exam requirements, documents and online application steps.
Learn how to withdraw up to $60,000 from your RRSP under Canada's Home Buyers' Plan, who qualifies, when to use Form T1036, the home purchase deadlines and the rules that can make a withdrawal taxable.
Learn when Home Buyers' Plan repayments start, how much you must repay each year, where to contribute the money, how to designate an HBP repayment on Schedule 7, and what happens if you repay less than the required amount.
Learn how to apply for a Canadian passport for a child aged 15 or younger in 2026, including form PPTC 155, proof of citizenship and parentage, guarantor rules, passport photos, parental consent, the CAD $58.50 fee and processing options.
Apply for the Canada Child Benefit as soon as your baby is born and you meet the eligibility rules. Parents can usually apply during provincial or territorial birth registration, through their CRA account, or by mailing Form RC66. Learn who should apply, what information and proof of birth are required, processing times and how 2026 CCB payments are calculated.
Apply for Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits in Canada after your earnings drop because of pregnancy, childbirth or caring for a newborn or newly adopted child. Learn the 600-hour eligibility rule, when to apply, Record of Employment requirements, standard versus extended parental benefits, 2026 payment limits and what happens after you apply.
Learn how to add a spouse to a residential lease or remove a spouse who is already a tenant in Canada, including the difference between a tenant and occupant, landlord consent, written lease amendments and province-specific tenancy rules.