Upon the arrival of your baby, the first step is to register your newborn with the City by filling in the Statement of Live Birth form so your child will have a legal identity. Once you register through the Registrar General of Ontario, you can apply for a birth certificate and a temporary Travel Letter . A birth certificate will help your child get access to a variety of government services such as health services, a passport and old-age pension. See the following link for more details:
Ottawa Birth Registration & Travel Letter