The following government services, guides, and resources are intended to help you settle in Canada. Discover what you need to know to make your move to Brantford•Brant go as smoothly as possible.

There are three levels of Government in Canada:

• The Federal Government is responsible for matters that deal with Canada as a whole.
• The provincial level of government is the Government of Ontario
• The Municipal government (local government) includes the City of Brantford  and the County of Brant.

Rights and Freedoms in Canada are outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Everyone in Canada has the following basic freedoms:

• Freedom of conscience and religion
• Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication
• Freedom of peaceful assembly
• Freedom of association

Local Guides – Brantford • Brant

• City of Brantford 
• County of Brant 
• Immigrant Settlement Services 
• Tourism Brantford 
• Ethnic Community Groups 
• Welcome Wagon: Welcome Wagon has been welcoming families since 1930. We would love to come and help welcome you to your new neighborhood and provide some information and free gifts to make your adjustment smoother! Please feel free to contact us at 1-866-283-7581.

Ontario Guides

• A Newcomers' Guide to Their First Two Weeks in Ontario 
• Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration 
• Ontario 
• Ontario Immigration 
• Ontario (Tourism)– Yours to Discover 

Canada Guides

• Welcome To Canada 
• Government of Canada 
• Human Resources and Social Development Canada 
• Service Canada 
• Application for Canadian Citizenship 
• Passport Canada 
• Discover Canada 
• National Anthem "O Canada"