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What is my-id.ca and why use it
Your information hub (source of truth)
How to sign up for my-id.ca
First steps after signing up
From CV to autofill (full flow)
LinkedIn vs CV — which should you use first
Fill PDF with your saved profile
Life Line — your visual timeline

First 90 days in Ontario: a newcomer's checklist for you, your spouse, and your kids

Upload CV and review extracted fields
Keep your profile accurate
Files and My Documents

Install my-id.ca autofill from the Chrome Web Store
Use autofill on websites
Keyboard shortcuts and tips
Autofill troubleshooting
How the extension talks to my-id.ca

Job applications without retyping
Rentals, utilities, and service sign-ups
LinkedIn and your career profile
Students, scholarships, and school forms
Freelancers, gigs, and marketplaces
Travel, insurance quotes, and memberships
Government and official forms
Healthcare and benefits portals
Banking and high-stakes forms
Networking and event registration

Job search with my-id.ca — complete guide for Canadian job seekers
Turn your CV into a job-application profile on my-id.ca
Apply on Workday in Canada without retyping your résumé
Greenhouse ATS applications with my-id.ca autofill
Lever job applications — autofill with my-id.ca
Taleo application forms — autofill long Oracle ATS applications
BambooHR careers pages — apply with my-id.ca autofill
iCIMS job applications — tips and my-id.ca autofill
Government of Canada jobs (jobs.gc.ca) — apply with my-id.ca
Ontario Public Service careers — autofill OPS applications
LinkedIn Easy Apply and external ATS — when to use my-id.ca
Indeed Canada job applications — autofill employer forms
Cover letters and personal statements — reuse with my-id.ca
Employment history without errors — accuracy for ATS and background checks
Education and credentials for job applications in Canada
Professional references — store and reuse in applications
Salary expectations and compensation fields on job applications
Diversity, EEO, and voluntary self-identification forms
Background check and consent forms during hiring
Newcomer job search in Canada — forms, work authorization, and my-id.ca
Recent graduate job hunt — internships, co-ops, and entry-level applications
Career change job applications — transferable skills and consistent history
Remote job applications in Canada — time zones, eligibility, and autofill
Freelancer to full-time — explain contract work on ATS forms
Track your job search pipeline with my-id.ca Job Applications

How to fill a form from a photo
Personal templates overview

Overview
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Ministry of Long-Term Care
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
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Ministry of the Solicitor General
Ministry of Education
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Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Ministry of Sport
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Ministry of Infrastructure
Treasury Board Secretariat
Internal Government Administration
Ministry of Energy
Ministry of Northern Development
Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Science
Cabinet Office

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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Service Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Job Applications tracker
Receipt Tracker
AI Requests and Waits

When you receive a request
Sharing history overview

Your data and privacy
Is it safe to store my SIN in my-id.ca?
High security and your account
Sign out and shared devices

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Glossary
Study permit

Study permit

Last updated: 2026-07-14

Definition

A study permit is the IRCC document that authorizes a foreign national to study at a designated learning institution in Canada.

Applications and extensions need school letters, financial proof, and identity documents. Newcomers should keep a digital package ready for renewals.

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IRCC form guides
Moving to Canada

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