{"id":68,"date":"2026-03-25T14:39:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinedesrochers.ca\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:14:13","slug":"federal-government-services-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carolinedesrochers.ca\/en\/federal-government-services-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Government Services and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5d8f1fed double-padding-section services-certificates-section-hero height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Federal Government Services and Programs<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">My office can help you navigate federal government programs and services. Whether something is delayed, unclear, or not going the way it should, we can act as a liaison between you and the relevant federal department to help move your file forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2c0e0d52 services-certificates-section-available half-padding-section has_text_color height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_e7a20b5e has_aspect_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinedesrochers.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/website8_caroline-desrochers.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinedesrochers.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/website8_caroline-desrochers.webp 800w, https:\/\/carolinedesrochers.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/website8_caroline-desrochers-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>We can help with<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Canadian Child Benefit<\/li>\n<li>Passport applications delays<\/li>\n<li>Employment Insurance (EI) &#8211; delays or disputes<\/li>\n<li>Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS)<\/li>\n<li>Immigration, Refugees &amp; Citizenship Canada &#8211; processing delays<\/li>\n<li>Canada Revenue Agency &#8211; tax issues and delays<\/li>\n<li>Canadian Dental Care Program<\/li>\n<li>Any other federal government program or service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a902ad19 height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to submit a request<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">For the most common requests, you can submit directly using the links below and our team will follow up within 3 to 5 business days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:15px\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 cust-btn-dark-cream\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/2SBT1imepgr782pv7\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Immigration &amp; Citizenship<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 cust-btn-dark-cream\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/kcXaqoJutRRntRai6\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Employment Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 cust-btn-dark-cream\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/iaujp5C9PQDz7xH57\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Taxes &amp; Canada Revenue Agency<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2 cust-btn-dark-cream\" href=\"\/contact\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">All other requests<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><em>Important note: Our office can only assist with matters under federal jurisdiction. For provincial services such as health care, provincial taxes, or municipal issues, please contact your provincial representative or city councillor.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_292cfa2c has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:76.0227%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinedesrochers.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/website11_caroline-desrochers.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2c0e0d52 has_text_color height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 id=\"wb-cont\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Find benefits and financial support<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use this directory to find the right contact to fi<span>nd the support you need to help with everyday expenses, funding for your business or organization, or personal tax deductions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_819d4a38 inner-section-FGD-cards section-before-footer height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_top wrap align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:15px\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Passports &amp; Travel<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_9de87d4e uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/passport\">Passport Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Apply for passports and other travel documents<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_9de87d4e uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories\">Travel advisories<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Official Government of Canada travel information and advice for destinations outside Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/immigration-citizenship.html\">Immigration &amp; Citizenship<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Come to Canada for work, study or travel, and take steps toward becoming a permanent resident or Canadian citizen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/check-status.html\">Check application status<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_9de87d4e uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/deductions-credits-expenses.html\">Personal income tax deductions, credits and expenses<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Find out which deductions, credits and expenses you can claim to reduce the amount of tax you need to pay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/finder.html\">Financial support for living expenses and life events<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Discover federal benefits that can help lower you living costs and improve our quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/government\/grants-funding.html\">Grants and funding programs to fund my project<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Requests grants and funding from the Government of Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca\/s\/?language=en_CA\">Programs and support to help my business<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Find programs and services to help your business grow<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top us_custom_7ba156fc has_text_color\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Can\u2019t find what you need?<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Contact our office and we\u2019ll help you find the right federal contact for your situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 cust-btn-semidark-cream\" href=\"tel:8193797700\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Federal Government Services and Programs My office can help you navigate federal government programs and services. 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