Government

CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADA
www.cic.gc.ca | 1-888-242-2100
CANADA PENSION PLAN (CPP)
Retirement Pension if you worked, you have made at least one valid contribution (payment) to the Plan, and you are
at least 65 years old or between age 60 and 65 and you meet certain requirements. Your retirement pension does not
start automatically. You must apply for it at Service Canada www.servicecanada.gc.ca
1-800-622-6232

DRIVERS LICENSES
If you are applying for your first driver’s licence, moving to Manitoba or renewing, your Autopac agent will be happy to help you. If you have held a driver’s licence in another country, Autopac requires certain information so they can determine the Class and Stage of licence you should hold in Manitoba. Contact your nearest Autopac agent at http://www.mpi.mb.ca

MANITOBA HEALTH CARD
Allows Manitoba residents to get medical care in Manitoba. Go to Manitoba Health 300 Carlton Street. Take your immigration papers with you
www.gov.mb.ca/health
204-786-7101

MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE
Basic auto insurance is mandatory in Manitoba. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) offers a variety of automobile
insurance options.
For MPI locations, see www.mpi.mb.ca/en/contact/locations/Pages/StoreLocator.aspx
204-985-7000
1-800-665-2410

OLD AGE SECURITY PROGRAM
Monthly pension benefits at age 65 if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. Low income seniors may be eligible for other benefits as early as age 60.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-socialdevelopment/programs/old-age-security.html

PASSPORT OFFICE
For travel outside of Canada – Apply in person at Passport Canada
400 – 433 Main Street Monday to Friday
8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/passport/index.asp
1-800-567-6868

VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY
Birth Certificates, Death Certificates & Marriage Certificates
254 Portage Avenue
http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca
204-945-3701