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Canada

11 official sources sourced from official government domains

Border & Entry

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CBSA

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

Canada's federal agency responsible for border security, immigration enforcement at ports of entry, customs duties, trade compliance, and the ArriveCAN advance declaration system for travelers entering Canada.

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Employment & Social

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Service Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) / Service Canada

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

Federal department responsible for social programs including Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA processing). Delivers services through Service Canada centres across the country.

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Government Services

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ServiceOntario

ServiceOntario

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 4 Mar 2026

Ontario's government services agency. Handles driver's license, health card (OHIP), vehicle registration, and birth certificates for Ontario residents.

Healthcare

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OHIP

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

Ontario's publicly funded health insurance plan that provides eligible residents — citizens, permanent residents, refugees, and some work permit holders — with coverage for medically necessary hospital, physician, and surgical-dental services at no direct cost.

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Immigration

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IRCC

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

Canada's federal department responsible for immigration programs, citizenship services, refugee protection, and issuing Canadian travel documents. Administers Express Entry, work permits, study permits, permanent residence applications, and settlement services for newcomers.

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Indian Diplomatic Missions in Canada

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CGI Toronto

Consulate General of India, Toronto

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

India's consulate in Toronto serving Ontario (excluding Ottawa), Manitoba, and Nunavut. Provides consular, passport, visa, and OCI services to one of the largest Indian diaspora populations in Canada.

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CGI Vancouver

Consulate General of India, Vancouver

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

India's consulate in Vancouver serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. Provides consular, passport, visa, and OCI services to the large Indian community in Western Canada.

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HCI Ottawa

High Commission of India, Ottawa

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

India's principal diplomatic mission in Canada, located at 10 Springfield Road, Ottawa. Responsible for consular services, passport and visa issuance, OCI matters, attestation, and bilateral relations for Indian nationals across Canada.

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Provincial Immigration

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OINP

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

Ontario's Provincial Nominee Program that allows the province to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on labour market needs. Ontario has the largest Indian diaspora in Canada. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to an Express Entry profile.

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Tax & Finance

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CRA

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

Canada's federal tax authority responsible for administering tax laws, collecting taxes, and delivering benefit and credit programs including the Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit, and processing newcomer tax obligations.

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Visa & Passport Services

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BLS International Canada

BLS International Services — Canada

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 3 Mar 2026

The sole authorized service provider for the High Commission and Consulates General of India in Canada, handling administrative processing of Indian passport, visa, OCI, surrender certificate, and police clearance certificate applications across all Canadian jurisdictions.

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