Having a child
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Register an Ontario newborn online within 30 days and use the 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle to request a birth certificate, SIN, child benefits and education savings referral.
Order a first or replacement Ontario birth certificate through ServiceOntario, including regular, premium, mail and urgent service options.
Tell the CRA when a child starts, changes or ends a shared custody arrangement so Canada Child Benefit payments can be recalculated correctly.
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 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.