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This listing provides an overview of benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments, and acts as an index to related listings in this directory
For a customized list of federal, provincial and territorial programs and services, see the Government of Canada's Benefits Finder
- does not collect or track information
For a customized list of provincial benefits and programs, see the Government of Ontario's Benefits Finder
- does not collect or track information
FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with federal programs, see listings for Service Canada Centres here
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
A monthly, taxable benefit that partially replaces income
- those 60 or older may apply if they have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
- for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following CPP benefits:
- disability benefit is a monthly payment for those CPP contributors under 65 who have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially gainful work
- survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased CPP contributor
- children's benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors
- death benefit is a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor
Employment Insurance (EI)
Provides temporary income support to eligible unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills
- also provides special benefits to workers who take time off work due to specific life events (illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a critically ill or injured person, or caring for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death)
- for more information, see separate listing here
Old Age Security (OAS)
A monthly, taxable payment for those 65 and older
- amount depends on income and years lived in Canada or specific countries after the age of 18
- for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following benefits:
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - for low-income OAS recipients living in Canada
- Allowance - for low-income legal spouses or common-law partners of GIS recipients, ages 60-64, who meet residency requirements
- Allowance for the Survivor - for low-income spouses or common-law partners, ages 60-64, of deceased GIS recipients
Veterans Affairs Canada
Provides income support and emergency funding to eligible veterans and their families
- for more information, see separate listings for Veterans Affairs Canada offices here
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with provincial programs, see listings for ServiceOntario Centres here
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Offers monthly financial assistance with living expenses, including food and rent
- for Ontario residents 18 years or older who qualify financially and meet the definition of a disability
- for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
Provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors
- for those 65 and older, who meet residency requirements, and receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments from the federal government
- for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Works (OW)
Provides temporary financial assistance to people who are returning to the workforce
- for Ontario residents in financial need who are committed to finding and keeping a job
- for more information, see separate listing here
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