Important Life Events

When important events happen in your life you will need to know: 

• How things are done in Canada
• What you need to do
• Where to get help

Where can I get information about…?

This portal as well as the Government of Ontario Life Events, Service Canada, and Settlement.Org have information about many life events including the events listed below.

• Going to School (Ontario, Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Planning Your Next Steps After High School (Ontario, Settlement.Org)
• Looking for a Job (Ontario, Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Having your Credentials Recognized (Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Starting a Business (Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Becoming a Canadian Citizen (Settlement.Org)
• Voting (Settlement.Org)
• Getting Married (Ontario, Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Organizing a Wedding or Funeral (Settlement.Org)
• Name Change (Ontario)
• Having a Baby (Ontario, Canada)
• Getting a Birth Certificate (Ontario, Settlement.Org)
• Managing Your Debt (Ontario, Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Moving (Ontario, Canada)
• Dealing With Separation and Divorce (Ontario, Canada)
• Dealing With Spousal Abuse (Ontario, Settlement.Org)
• After an Auto Accident (Ontario)
• Losing Your Wallet (Ontario, Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Travelling Abroad (Ontario, Canada)
• Living with a Disability (Canada, Settlement.Org)
• Getting Ready to Retire (Ontario, Canada)
• Pursuing Life's Best After Retirement (Ontario)
• Being a Caregiver (Canada)
• Finding Seniors' Health Care Resources (Ontario)
• What to Do When Someone Dies (Ontario, Canada)
• ...and other important life events.

Local immigrant organizations or community organizations can help you and offer information.