Government of Canada Building

The Government of Canada Building at 4900 Yonge Street is a federal office complex with modernist design in North York that houses various government departments and services. The structure comprises multiple levels with distinctly organized functional areas.

The building was constructed between 1975 and 1977 as part of a consolidation project for Metropolitan Toronto. Its completion marked an effort to centralize federal services more efficiently across the region.

The building is named after Joseph Shepard, an early settler of the area, and serves as a symbol of federal presence for communities around North York.

The building provides access to multiple federal services including passport processing, Service Canada, and immigration offices. Visitors should note the location on Yonge Street and expect possible wait times during peak hours at popular services.

Architect Macy DuBois designed the building with characteristic layered facades that distinctly set it apart from the angular office towers that later emerged in the area. This layering creates a visual structure that defines the building from various viewpoints.