Action Centre

Contact

Email Irene at:
mathyi@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Office
1700-D Dundas Street
London ON, N5W 3C9
Telephone: (519) 685-4745
Fax: (519) 685-1462

London Office:
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday
9:30am-5:00pm

Wednesdays the office is closed to the public.
Staff are available by appointment only.

Parliament Hill Office
416 West Block
House of Commons
Ottawa ON, K1A 0A6

Services

As your Member of Parliament, Irene and her team are working hard to serve the people of London–Fanshawe.

The Constituency Office team is available to help residents navigate through and resolve issues in areas such as:

The Constituency Office team is also here to support community initiatives, and arrange special messages for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Most importantly, our team will work diligently to ensure people in our community have a strong voice in Ottawa. If you are travelling to Ottawa and would like to see your Member of Parliament in action, please contact our office at the House of Commons.

Government of Canada Programs and Services
If you are interested in looking up information on government programs and services, information can be found by dialing a toll-free information line at 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) TTY: 1-800-926-9105, clicking servicecanada.ca, or visiting a Service Canada Centre. Please check their website or call 1-800-O-Canada for a list of service centres near you.

Parliamentary Business
Information on Parliament can be found at the Parliamentary website.

 

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is Canada’s official source of citizenship and immigration information. For information about immigrating to Canada and visas for work, study and visiting, please visit the CIC website.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada recieves tens of thousands of applications every year. Application processing times vary greatly depending on application class and location. We encourage constituents to consult current processing times before seeking an update on an application. Visit: Application Processing Times for information on estimated wait times.

For information about Canadian Visa & Immigration Offices abroad, visit: Canadian Visa Offices

 

Federal Funding Programs

Social Development Canada’s Grants and Contributions programs serves Canadians individually and in organizations.

To research grants and contributions, please visit the Grants and Contributions website.

Employment/HRSDC
EI (Employment Insurance) provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills. Canadians who are sick, pregnant or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a signficant risk of death, may also be assisted by EI.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is responsible for providing all Canadians with the tools they need to thrive and prosper in an inclusive labor market. Please visit HRSDC's EI website.

At the Service Canada website, you’ll find Canadian employment opportunities, how to post a job as an employer, information about hiring foreign workers, program and funding opportunities, and work search tools and tips.

You may also complete your EI reports online by going to: Online EI Reporting.

 

Revenue Canada

Please visit the Revenue Canada website.

Here you’ll find detailed and easy-to-follow information about individual and business taxation questions, child and family benefits, and quick links to useful related sites.

Most Canada Revenue forms and tax credit applications are available online at:
CRA Forms and Publications

You can also subscribe to free electronic mailing lists to stay informed about updates to various tax topics.

 

CPP, Disability, OAS

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Please visit sections of the Social Development Canada website for detailed information about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

For information about general retirement benefits, please go to the CPP general benefits section.

For information about CPP Disability eligibility and benefits, please go to the CPP Disability section.

Old Age Security Program (OAS)
The Old Age Security (OAS) program, the cornerstone of Canada’s retirement income system, provides you with a modest pension at age 65 if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. If you are a low-income earner, you may be eligible for other benefits as early as age 60.

For detailed OAS information, please visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada’s OAS website.

 

Student Loans

The Canada Student Loans Program promotes accessibility to post-secondary education by helping Canadian students with a demonstrated financial need to access loans and grants.

To learn more about eligibility and how to apply for student loans and grants, please visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada’s Student Loans website.

 

Parliament, the Prime Minister, and Elections

Where do I find information about Parliament?

Please visit the Parliament of Canada website at http://www.parl.gc.ca/, which is managed jointly by the parliamentary institutions – the Senate and the House of Commons – and the Library of Parliament.

Here you’ll find information on current parliamentarians and what’s going on in the House, Senate and parliamentary committees. There are also useful links to many related areas of interest.

How do I contact the Prime Minister?

To go the Office of the Prime Minister, please visit the PMO website at http://www.pm.gc.ca/.

Am I registered to vote?

Please visit the Elections Canada Voter Registration Site on the Elections Canada website at ElectionsCanada.ca to verify your voter status.
This site contains the National Register of Electors, a database containing basic information – name, gender, date of birth and address — of Canadians who are qualified to vote. It is used to produce voter lists when an election is called.

The site also contains useful information about voter demographics, political parties, electoral law and policy and much more.

 

Special request anniversary greetings

How do I arrange for birthday or anniversary greetings from the Queen?

If you are interested in commemorating a special birthday or anniversary, my office can help.

Just give us six weeks notice and we will send a certificate recognizing birthdays and anniversaries of friends and family. For a message from the Queen, please give us eight weeks notice.

Birthdays (please send proof of birth):
Any birthday: message from the Member of Parliament
65th and over: message from the Prime Minister
90th and over: message from the Governor General
100th and every 5th year thereafter: message from Her Majesty the Queen

Wedding Anniversaries (please send copy of marriage certificate):
Any anniversary: message from the Member of Parliament
25th and over: message from the Prime Minister
50th and over: message from Governor General
60th and every 5th year thereafter: message from Her Majesty the Queen

 

Community Resources and Links

Government Websites

Government of Canada

Government of Ontario

City of London

 

Links for Londoners

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