Welcoming a child.

Order or replace an Ontario birth certificate

ServiceOntario explains how to order a certificate for a birth registered in Ontario, including replacement documents. It distinguishes certificate formats and explains who can request them. Before ordering, check which version the organization requesting proof actually accepts. A newborn whose birth is not yet registered may need the separate newborn registration route.

ServiceOntario — Get or replace an Ontario birth certificate

Apply for the Canada child benefit

The CRA's child-benefit guide explains when to apply and how the route changes with your circumstances. Options include birth registration, a CRA account or a mailed form. Additional documents can be required, especially in situations such as arriving in Canada or applying for an earlier period. Use the official eligibility and document guidance before submitting.

CRA — Canada child benefit: How to apply

Find federal benefits and support

The federal Benefits Finder narrows programs by the kind of support you need and the audience they serve. It is a useful starting point when you do not know a program's name. Results cover federal benefits; choosing a province or territory provides a separate link for that government's programs rather than a combined eligibility decision.

Government of Canada — Benefits Finder

Keep these distinctions in mind

• The certificate guide explains how to obtain a certificate; it is not a substitute for registering a birth.
• Check whether a child-benefit application is already being handled through an official birth-registration route before submitting another.
• CRA determines benefit eligibility and amounts. This guide does not calculate them.

These steps are a starting sequence, not a mandatory or complete list for every person. Check the official guidance for your situation.