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New Research in Rural Uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

The CST Foundation partnered with S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD to investigate the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program.

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  • The CST Foundation partnered with S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD to investigate the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program.
  • TORONTO, ON, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The CST Foundation (CST) today released new research that aims to better understand the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Federal Canada Learning Bond (CLB) program.
  • While the gap in take-up of the CLB between rural and urban Canadians has grown since 2004, the reasons for this gap have never been explored.
  • "Governments across Canada, at all levels, continue to struggle to develop and implement effective rural policies and programming," said Dr. Weeden.

Applying online for a Social Insurance Number is the quickest option for international students and workers ahead of the winter season

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星期五, 十二月 15, 2023

Each year, Service Canada sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.

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  • Each year, Service Canada sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.
  • As international students and workers arrive, Service Canada encourages them to apply for a SIN online .
  • It is a quick and convenient option and applicants can view their SIN via My Service Canada Account within 5 days.
  • Since September 1, 2023, Service Canada held more than 280 SIN clinics and has helped more than 9,000 international students and workers.

Canada Apprentice Loans added to My Service Canada Account, improving access and service to Canadians

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023

Today, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced that My Service Canada Account (MSCA) will become the single point of entry to access the Canada Apprentice Loans.

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  • Today, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced that My Service Canada Account (MSCA) will become the single point of entry to access the Canada Apprentice Loans.
  • Current and new Canada Apprentice Loan clients will need to register or sign-in to MSCA to apply, manage or monitor their Canada Apprentice Loan.
  • When Canada Apprentice Loan clients access the Canada Apprentice Loans Service Centre website , they will be redirected to MSCA to log into their account.
  • After logging in to their MSCA account, clients can access the Canada Apprentice Loan Service Centre (CALSC) website, where they can view the balance and status of their loans.

Canadians can now view their Social Insurance Number online

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

As part of these modernization efforts, Service Canada has improved the online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to allow anyone with an account to view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) securely online.

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  • As part of these modernization efforts, Service Canada has improved the online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to allow anyone with an account to view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) securely online.
  • Applying for and viewing your Social Insurance Number online removes the need to go in-person to a Service Canada Centre and gives clients the flexibility of applying online at their convenience.
  • Service Canada will process the Social Insurance Number within five business days if the online application is complete with all required documents.
  • Once the application is processed, the Social Insurance Number will show up on the client's MSCA.