Government Resources
Find out about consumer protection legislation, tax laws, regulatory agencies and more with these resources.

B.C. Securities Commision
The B.C. Securities Commission is the provincial government agency regulating securities transactions in British Columbia.

Canada Business Services Centre
This cooperative effort of 35 different federal and provincial goivernment agencies and some private groups aims at being an information gateway for Canadian business.
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Canada Customs & Revenue Agency
Trust the government to change a simple name like "Revenue Canada" to this unwieldy moniker. But they did. Over 3000 entries on just about anything you want to know about Canadian Taxes.
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Canada Investment & Savings
This Government of Canada site is designed to give Canadians better access to Canada Savings Bonds,Treasury Bills and other government bonds and securities.
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The Canada Pension Plan
Basic facts about the CPP.
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The Canada Site
This is the main Government of Canada site and will lead you to all other resources.
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Canada's Offices in Hong Kong
The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains this information site for visitors and investors in China, including Hong Kong.
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Canadian Rural Partnership
This federal agency serves rural Canadians.
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Department of Finance
Get news releases, speeches and publications from the Federal Department of Finance.
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Financial Services Commision of Ontario
The Financial Services Commission regulates insurance, pensions, credit unions, cooperatives, mortgage brokers and loan and trust companies in Ontario.
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Guaranteed Income Supplement
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides extra money, on top of OAS benefits, for low-income seniors.

Information for Seniors from CCRA
Access to information most relevant for seniors from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly RevCan).

Ministère du Revenu de Quebec
Quebec has its own income tax and you'll find info here at the Quebec government's website.
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Old Age Security Program
Everything you need to know about Canada's Old Age Security Pension from the Government of Canada.
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OAS Payment Rates (Average and Maximum)
Current average and maximum payment rates for Old Age Security benefits.

Ontario Securities Commision
The Ontario Securities Commission is the provincial government agency regulating securities transactions in Ontario. This link connects to Investor Information.
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Quebec Pension Plan (English)
The Quebec Pension Plan mirrors many features of the Canada Pension Plan, covering workers who retire in the province of Quebec.

Repayment of OAS Benefits - The Clawback
This government site sets out the rules for OAS repayment by higher-income Canadians - the "Clawback".

Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada has a wealth of data available on everything from the Consumer Price Index to population demographics to the latest economic indicators.
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Strategis
This site from Industry Canada has a wealth of information on industry trends and resources.
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Your Canada/Quebec Pension Plan Benefits
The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans offer options - such as taking your pension early or late, or splitting it with a spouse. Make sure you maximize your benefits.