Discontinuing the Ontario Gas Card
Beginning January 1, 2020, First Nation individuals will use their Status Card to buy tax-exempt gasoline from authorized on-reserve retailers. This will replace the Ontario Gas Card, which is being discontinued.
Beginning January 1, 2020, Bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities will use an exemption certificate to purchase tax-exempt gas. This will replace the Ontario Gas Card, which is being discontinued.
You can use the version of the Status Card that you already have in your possession, including the:
- Laminated Certificate of Indian Status Card with no renewal date;
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card; or
- Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document
Status Cards
Are you entitled to be registered under the Indian Act
Entitlement to registration under the Indian Act is based on the degree of descent from ancestors who are registered or entitled to be registered.
To find out if you’re entitled to be registered, ask yourself:
• Are either or both of my parents registered or entitled to be registered?
• Are any of my grandparents registered or entitled to be registered?
• Is anyone in my immediate or extended family registered or entitled to be registered?
For more information about Indian Status and Registration, please visit: www.canada.ca/indian-status to access Application Forms for Indian Status and Status Cards.
New Secure Certificate of Indian Status – FAQ’s
New Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status Cards) – Additional FAQs
