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Official government schemes and services in Canada

In Canada the federal government publishes benefits, Employment Insurance, student aid, public pensions, the Canada Child Benefit, disability benefits and dental care on Canada.ca, and runs Job Bank on jobbank.gc.ca. The Benefits Finder on Canada.ca suggests federal, provincial and territorial programmes from a short questionnaire. Provinces and territories run their own programmes on their own sites.

  • 11 official portals
  • Domains: canada.ca, gc.ca
  • No personal data asked
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Benefits and welfare in Canada

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Scholarships and student aid in Canada

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Jobs, skills and apprenticeships in Canada

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Startup and business support in Canada

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Health coverage in Canada

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Pensions and seniors in Canada

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Tax and digital ID in Canada

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Disability support in Canada

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Family and childcare in Canada

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How to spot a fake government website in Canada

  • Federal government sites use canada.ca or a gc.ca domain.
  • The CRA does not ask for payment by gift card, prepaid card or cryptocurrency.
  • Sign in to CRA My Account by typing the address, not through a link in a text message.

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Canada government portals FAQ

Is there an official benefits finder for Canada?

Yes. The Benefits Finder on Canada.ca asks a series of questions and suggests federal, provincial and territorial programmes that may apply to you.

Where do I apply for Employment Insurance?

Employment Insurance is applied for online through Canada.ca. The EI pages explain the types of benefits and what you need before you apply.

How can I tell a real Government of Canada website?

Federal sites use canada.ca or end in gc.ca. Provincial and territorial governments use their own official domains, which are linked from Canada.ca.

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Independent and unofficial. AltFTool is not affiliated with any government. Links go straight to the official source, which is always more current than this list. Sources last reviewed 1 November 2026. 93 official portals across 8 countries.