Income Support

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Tax-free federal support administered through the Canada Revenue Agency.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programOntario

Ontario Trillium Benefit

Combines eligible Ontario tax credits into a payment administered through the tax system.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programOntario

Ontario Works

Financial and employment assistance for people who meet Ontario's official criteria.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programBritish Columbia

Income assistance

Help people who do not have enough money for basic needs while connecting them with employment or other supports.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programAlberta

Income Support

Help eligible Albertans pay for basic expenses while they look for work, cannot work or need emergency assistance.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programSaskatchewan

Saskatchewan Income Support

Help eligible Saskatchewan residents meet basic needs while they work toward financial independence.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programManitoba

Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)

Help eligible Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families meet basic and shelter needs.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programNew Brunswick

Social Assistance Program

Help people in financial need meet basic needs such as food, rent, utilities and clothing.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programNova Scotia

Income Assistance

Help residents who cannot support themselves or their families pay for basic or special needs.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programPrince Edward Island

Social Assistance Program

Help eligible adults whose income cannot cover basic living costs.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programNewfoundland and Labrador

Income Support Program

Help eligible lower-income residents meet daily living expenses.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programQuebec

Social Assistance Program

Provide last-resort financial assistance to eligible adults and families without severe employment limitations.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programYukon

Social Assistance

Help eligible Yukon residents who cannot meet basic needs using their own income and resources.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programNorthwest Territories

Income Assistance Program

Help eligible residents meet basic and enhanced needs when assessed household need is greater than available income.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programNunavut

Income Assistance

Provide last-resort support for eligible Nunavut residents who cannot meet basic needs using available income and resources.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programOntario

Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System

Provide additional provincial income support to eligible lower-income Ontario seniors receiving federal senior benefits.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programOntario

Low-income Individuals and Families Tax Credit

Reduce Ontario personal income tax for eligible lower-income workers.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programOntario

WSIB loss-of-earnings benefit

Replace part of lost employment income when an allowed work-related injury or illness affects earnings.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Canada Pension Plan retirement pension

Replace part of employment income in retirement for eligible Canada Pension Plan contributors.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension

Provide a monthly pension to an eligible legal spouse or common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Canada Pension Plan death benefit

Provide a one-time payment to an eligible estate or other eligible applicant on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Old Age Security pension

Provide a monthly public pension to eligible older adults based primarily on age, legal status and residence history.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Guaranteed Income Supplement

Provide additional income support to eligible lower-income Old Age Security pension recipients.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.

Reviewed programCanada-wide

Allowance for people aged 60 to 64

Provide income support to an eligible lower-income person whose spouse or common-law partner receives OAS and GIS.

Criteria reviewed

2026-08-31

Open Official Application ↗

FADC uses published program information to explain possible matches. The program makes the final decision.