Child benefits
Start with the Canada Child Benefit guide and check applicable conditions.
Family, children & caregiving
Find child and family benefit routes, birth records and support for caregivers. These services have different application rules and responsible authorities.
Choose the right starting point
Births and family records
Use the issuing province or territory for vital records.
Caregiving and leave
Use the Benefits Finder to locate a relevant program.
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Choose a province or territory
Regional directories help with tasks that are administered outside the federal government.