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.

Property Tax Allowance Program

Eligible home owners may receive a tax credit on their residential property tax.

Rent Supplement Assistance Program

This program subsidizes rents in eligible rental dwellings for households in need.

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.

Public Housing Program

This program provides subsidized rental accommodation for families and senior citizens who, because of low income experience difficulty in obtaining adequate and affordable housing in the private sector.

Case Management - Social Assistance clients

This department offers case management services to all clients receiving social assistance. In addition to financial support, clients with the potential for employment are assisted by a case manager with the development of an individual career development case plan.

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)

Social Assistance Program

Financial assistance is given to people who have no other income to meet their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter.

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.