Online Resources
Here are some Web links that can help you find answers to some of your questions. For help with issues relating to the federal government, we suggest you start by visiting the Websites of New Westminster MPs Peter Julian and Fin Donnelly.
Health
- Medical Services Plan
- MSP - Information for B.C. Residents
- Staying Healthy
- New Westminster Food Mapping Project (Community Kitchens, Meal Programs, Food Stores)
Employment
- WorkSafe BC
- Employment Standards Branch
- Applying for BC Employment and Assistance
- Getting or Modifying a SIN card
Student Resources
Housing
- Housing Assistance Programs
- Residential Tenancy Office (Renting a home or apartment - Landlords & Tenants)
- Looking for a house for rent in Lower Mainland
- BC Assessment Authority
- Moving Around in BC - Address Change Service
Driving/Getting Around BC & Insurance
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Driver Licensing
- Getting a BC Identification card
- Planning for your trip by public transportation - TransLink
- Taking a Vacation in BC - Where To Go
Seniors' Resources
- BC Seniors' Resources
- Planning for Retirement - General Information
- Office of the Public Trustee
- Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters
Resources for People with Disabilities
- BC Coalition of People Disabilities
- Employment and Assistance Information for Persons with Disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP): General Information
Starting a Business or an Organization
Legal Aid
Personal & Family Resources
- Lost Wallet?
- Getting Married in BC
- Getting or Replacing Birth Certificates
- Separation and Divorce - Ministry of Attorney General
- Family Justice Counsellors
- Death Registration & Certificates