Social services

How to notify the authorities that you are leaving Edmonton or Alberta so you don’t lose your social benefits, health insurance, housing, and other benefits. What you need to update.

Find out what happens to the Canada Child Benefit after you leave Canada, when payments continue, and when they may be stopped.

We explain whether a SIN remains valid after leaving Canada, when the number is active, and when it needs to be updated or verified.

Here’s how to resume receiving social benefits after returning to Canada, what documents you’ll need, and what the CRA takes into account.

Find out how emigrating from Canada affects social benefits, taxes, pensions, health insurance, and tax residency status.