If you have come to Canada with your family, you may need to enrol your child in a local school.  The education system in Canada is administered by the provinces and territories, and so regulations differ between provinces.  You can find information about Canada's education system, including links to each province's Ministry of Education, here at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

Canada's health care system is also administered by the provinces and territories, so public health insurance coverage and regulations vary between provinces.  You should apply to the government of your province of residence for a health card as soon as possible after you arrive in Canada.  Until you receive your health card, and if you are not eligible to receive one, you should ensure that you have adequate private health insurance.  Information about the Canadian health care system, including links to each province's Ministry of Health, can be found at the Health Canada website.

The Canadian social welfare system is quite complex as there are a wide range of federal and provincial services and benefits.  To find out about your entitlements and the types of assistance which may be available to you, visit the Canada Benefits website.

You can also find useful information about a range of Canadian government programmes and services at the Service Canada website.