Ontario newborn checklist
Ontario's 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle, OHIP, CCB, Ontario Learning Bond — every Ontario and federal deadline, personalized to your baby's birthdate, with email reminders.
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$57,000+
in Ontario and federal benefits available to Ontario parents
Only accessible if every deadline is met
Ontario Birth Registration (5-in-1 Bundle)
Hard deadlineDeadline: Within 30 days of birth ($50 late fee after 12 months)
Value: Registers birth + OHIP + SIN + CCB + birth certificate in one form
Confirm OHIP Card Arrival
RecommendedDeadline: 4–6 weeks after registration
Value: Provincial health coverage from birth
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Hard deadlineDeadline: Auto-applied via 5-in-1 Bundle
Value: Up to $7,787/year — retroactive to birth
Open RESP + CESG
RecommendedDeadline: Before Dec 31 each year
Value: $500 CESG grant per year (lifetime max $7,200)
Ontario Learning Bond (OLB)
RecommendedDeadline: Before child's 18th birthday (income-tested)
Value: Up to $2,000 in RESP grants for lower-income families
Kindergarten Registration
RecommendedDeadline: January–February of year child turns 4
Value: JK entry — missed deadlines delay enrollment by one year
Ontario's 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle is a single form that simultaneously registers the birth, applies for a birth certificate, SIN, Canada Child Benefit, and OHIP. File within 30 days of birth (a $50 late fee applies after 12 months).
Yes — OHIP enrollment is included in the 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle. Coverage begins at birth. The physical OHIP card arrives 4–6 weeks after registration.
The Ontario Learning Bond (OLB) is a federal grant of up to $2,000 deposited into an eligible RESP for lower-income Ontario families. No RESP contribution is required. The first instalment is $500; subsequent years add $100/year until age 15.
The Ontario Child Benefit pays up to $140.80/month per child for eligible Ontario families. It is calculated automatically when you file your taxes — no separate application required.
JK is for children who turn 4 by December 31. Registration typically opens in January or February — contact your local school board for exact dates.
For information only. Verify at the official government link before acting.