Quick Link to Questions: Where do I get more information about federal government programs? How do I contact Elections Canada? Am I on the Voters List? Where can I find information about immigrating to Canada? What information is required for Visa/Sponsorship inquiries? Who is the Governor General of Canada? How do I nominate someone for the Order of Canada? How do I nominate someone for an Award of Bravery? Who is the Lt. Governor of Canada? Who are the Provincial MPP's in Richmond Hill? How do I get access to Provincial Government Forms? How do I get access to Federal Government Forms? What are some of the issues dealt with by my Federal MP? What are some of the issues dealt with by my Provincial Member? What are some of the issues dealth with by my Municipal Councillor? Which occassions can I get a certificate for and from whom? What are some of the HRDC Programs available?

Q: Where do I get more information about federal government Programs:

By Phone: 1-800-O-CANADA
http://w3.pwgsc.gc.ca/text/generic/sub_ocanada-e.html

Q: How do I contact Elections Canada? Am I on the Voters List?

www.elections.ca

Q: Where can I find information about immigrating to Canada?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizen/index.html

Q: What information is required by my Member of Parliament's office for Visa/Sponsorship inquiries?

Constituent's Information:

• Full name
• Full address
• Telephone Number
• Status in Canad

Applicants' Information:

• Full name (Last name either highlighted or in Caps) of each applicant
• Date of Birth
• Address in homeland
• File number or Client ID number
• Name of Embassy where application was submitted
• Name of Immigration Officer dealing with case at the Embassy, if available

Documents Required by MPs Office:

• Detailed letter from constituent briefly outlining the history of the case and current status if known
• Include in letter applicants' information listed above
• Correspondence from the Embassies or other CIC centres such as Vegreville, Mississauga, Etobicoke etc.
• Copies of return air tickets are helpful when applying for visitor's visa
• Bank Account Statements
• Applicant's proof of house/land/business ownership
• Letter from applicant's employer indicating that applicant is expected to return to work on a specified date
• If travelling alone, provide name of spouse and dependant children with date of birth that are staying behind

Q: Who is the Governor General of Canada?

http://www.gg.ca

Q: How do I nominate Someone for the Order of Canada?

http://www.gg.ca/honours/nat-ord/oc/index_e.asp

Q: How do I nominate someone for an Award of Bravery?

http://www.gg.ca/honours/decorations/bra/index_e.asp

Q: Who is the Lt. Governor of Ontario?

http://www.lt.gov.on.ca

Q: Who are the Provincial MPP’s in the federal riding of Richmond Hill?

www.gov.on.ca

Q: How do I get access to Provincial Government Forms?

http://www.gov.on.ca/MBS/english

Q: How do I get access to Federal Government Forms?

http://canada.gc.ca/programs/pgrind_e.html

Q: What are some of the issues dealt with by my federal Member of Parliament?

• All international issues
• Federal Funding Programs: Canada Pension Plan, GIS, OAS, etc.
• Employment Insurance
• Processing of Canadian passports
• Immigration Concerns
• Citizenship Applications
• Government Bills, policies and programs
• Copies of speeches in the House of Commons (see also Hansard)
• Congratulatory Messages from Bryon Wilfert, M.P., Her Majesty the Queen, the Governor General and the Prime Minister

Q: What are some of the issues dealt with by my provincial member?

• Education funding
• Housing
• Birth certificates
• Death Certificates
• Family Support
• Marriage Certificates
• Rent Control

Q: What are some of the issues dealt with by my municipal councillor?

• Water & Sewer
• Zoning (land use issues)
• By-Law enforcement
• Parking
• Building permits
• Parks & Recreation
• Economic Development
• Fences
• Animal Control
• Fire Protection
• Local Roads (reconstruction, snow plowing)
• Garbage Pick-up
• Recycling
  Local Transit

Q: Which occasions can I get a certificate for and from whom?

You can receive congratulatory certificates from Bryon Wilfert for special celebrations, such as store openings. You can also receive certificates for birthdays or anniversaries. A request can be filled out online here. Please note that this online form is only for use by residents within the Richmond Hill Constituency.

A Certificate Can Come From:	For Birthdays Of:	For Anniversaries Of:
Bryon Wilfert MP	Any special anniversary or birthday.  6 weeks notice required
The Mayor	Any special event. Contact the Town of Richmond Hill office at 905-771-8800
The Provincial Premier	80 years plus	40 years plus
The Prime Minister	65 years plus	25 years plus
The Governor General	90 years plus	50 years plus
The Lieutenant Governor	90 years plus	50 years plus
The Queen	100 years plus	60 years plus
	Requires proof of Birthday	Requires Marriage Certificate

A request form is available at our offices to order these certificates, or can be requested online here. If you have any questions please contact our offices. To effectively process any requests, our offices need at least six weeks notice.

Q: What are some of the HRDC Programs available?

Employability Assistance for People With Disabilities (EAPD)

A federal-provincial cost shared program designed to help working age adults with disabilities prepare for, get and keep employment,
Delivered by the Province. Website: http://osap.gov.on.ca

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit

Payable to persons prevented from working because of a severe and prolonged physical or mental disability.

• Persons between the ages of 18 and 65.
• Persons with a severe and prolonged disability as defined by CPP legislation.
• Contributors to CPP for a minimum qualifying period.

Information: 1-800-277-9914
TDD/TTY 1-800-255-4786

Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program

• Helps selected recipients of CPP disability to develop a return-to-work rehabilitation plan.
• Must be motivated to return to work.
• Physicians must agree they can cope with a work-related rehabilitation program.

  Information:
  1-800-277-9914 (english)
  1-800-277-9915 (french)
  1-800-255-4786 (TTY/ATS)

Canada Student Loans Program

Website: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/learn.shtml

Opportunities Fund

• Partnerships with organizations of persons with disabilities.
• Designed for people with disabilities who are not eligible for Employment Insurance.

  Information available from HRDC at: (416) 973-3510
  Or: 1-800-788-8282
  Website: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
  Provincial: Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities at 1-800-387-5656.

Ontario Student Assistance Program, Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Financial support up to $7,000 per academic yew is available to help Ontario post-secondary students in meeting costs incurred for equipment and supplies (specialized chairs, hearing / vision learning aids, tutoring services, counselling, therapy, computers and software) related to their disability.

Website: http://osap.gov.on.ca

HRDC has a local office in Toronto

For more information on the programs and services offered by the Department, visit their

Website: http://www.toronto-hrdc.sto.org