Government online accounts explained

What each account is for, how to get in, and the mistakes to avoid.

Federal

CRA My AccountSee your tax returns, notices of assessment, benefit payments, RRSP and TFSA room, and change your address or direct deposit.Tip : Register with a CRA user ID or a Sign-In Partner (your bank). Identity can be confirmed instantly with a document check or by a security code sent by mail. Turn on email notifications.Official page ↗ · link checked
My Service Canada Account (MSCA)Apply for and follow Employment Insurance, CPP and OAS; get your record of employment and tax slips; see your estimated CPP pension.Tip : You can sign in with GCKey, a Sign-In Partner or a provincial digital ID. It is linked to CRA My Account, so one login can reach both.Official page ↗ · link checked
GCKeyA username and password issued by the federal government, used to sign in to many federal services (IRCC, Service Canada, Job Bank).Tip : Write down your recovery questions: a lost GCKey cannot be recovered and you must create a new one and re-link your file.Official page ↗ · link checked
Sign-In Partner (Interac)Lets you use your online banking login to access federal services. The bank does not see which service you use, and the government does not see your banking.Tip : Always use the same bank: changing bank or card can break the link to your account.Official page ↗ · link checked
IRCC secure account and IRCC PortalApply for and track visas, work and study permits, permanent residence and citizenship; receive messages and decisions.Tip : Different applications use different portals. Check the instructions for your exact application, and check your account and junk mail regularly.Official page ↗ · link checked
CRA My Business AccountManage GST/HST, payroll deductions and corporate income tax; file returns and make payments.Tip : Sole proprietors use the same login as My Account and switch between the two.Official page ↗ · link checked
NETFILE and certified tax softwareFile your income tax return online using CRA-certified software, several of which are free.Tip : Use Auto-fill my return to import your slips, then check them against your paper or employer copies.Official page ↗ · link checked
National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC)See your federal student loan balance, confirm enrolment, make payments and apply for repayment assistance.Tip : Keep your contact details current after graduation so you do not miss repayment notices.Official page ↗ · link checked
My VAC AccountApply for veterans' benefits, upload documents and message Veterans Affairs.Official page ↗ · link checked
Job BankSearch job postings, set alerts and compare wages by occupation.Official page ↗ · link checked

Quebec

Government Authentication ServiceQuebec's single sign-in for provincial online services, replacing clicSÉQUR for citizens.Official page ↗ · link checked
My Account (Revenu Québec)Quebec residents file a separate provincial return: view notices, benefits and balances here.Official page ↗ · link not yet checked
SAAQclicDriver's licence, vehicle registration and payments online.Official page ↗ · link checked
Québec Health BookletSee your test results, medications and medical appointments.Official page ↗ · link not yet checked

Ontario

ServiceOntario onlineRenew a driver's licence, health card or licence plate and order certificates.Official page ↗ · link checked

Nova Scotia

My NS Account and YourHealthNSOne login for provincial services, and an app for health records and booking.Official page ↗ · link checked

New Brunswick

MyHealthNBSee test results, immunizations and medications.Official page ↗ · link checked

British Columbia

BC Services Card appDigital ID used to sign in to BC services and to federal accounts such as CRA.Official page ↗ · link checked
Health GatewaySee your lab results, medications, immunizations and health visits.Official page ↗ · link checked

Prince Edward Island

MyPEIOne account for Prince Edward Island government services.Official page ↗ · link not yet checked

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan AccountOne login for provincial online services.Official page ↗ · link checked
MySaskHealthRecordSee lab results, imaging reports and immunization history.Official page ↗ · link checked

Alberta

Alberta.ca AccountVerified digital ID for Alberta services, also accepted for CRA sign-in.Official page ↗ · link checked
MyHealth RecordsSee lab results, medications and immunizations.Official page ↗ · link checked

Newfoundland and Labrador

MyGovNLDriver and vehicle services, health card (MCP) and other provincial services.Official page ↗ · link checked

Yukon

MyYukonOne login for Yukon government online services.Official page ↗ · link not yet checked

link checked : 2026-11-13