I am in need of financial assistance

Old Age Security (OAS)

This pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to persons 65 years of age and over.

Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides Sickness Benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.

Employment Insurance Regular Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides Regular Benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job.

War Veterans Allowance (WVA)

The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) provides monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans or their Survivors* meet their basic needs. The amount provided is based on income, marital status and if you have any dependants.

Allowance for Special Needs Program - Adults

This program offers an allowance to cover the cost of the material resources, specialized services or transportation needed in order for disabled students to be able to pursue their studies at an educational institution or at home.

Additional Information

• A proof of enrollment and attendance at an educational institution, along with a course schedule for each academic term is mandatory.

Social Assistance Program

The purpose of the Social Assistance Program is to grant last-resort financial assistance to people with no severely limited capacity for employment.

Social Solidarity Program

The purpose of the Social Solidarity Program is to grant last-resort financial assistance to people with severely limited capacity for employment. In the case of a family composed of two adults, only one adult must prove his or her severely limited capacity for employment in order for the family to be eligible for the program.

Additional Information

Allowance Program

Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

Additional Information

• Apply up to 12 months before your 60th birthday.
• If you have already reached the age of 60, send your application as soon as possible.
  

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security recipients.

To be eligible, you must also be receiving

• Old Age Security (OAS)

Québec Parental Insurance Plan

This plan offers a financial benefit to all eligible workers - salaried or self-employed - who take maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, or adoption leave.

Income Assistance Program

This program provides funding to First Nation communities to help their eligible members meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter.