How to Find - Income Programs & Financial Assistance
Site: Halton
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Record #:
BTN4780
Last Full Update:
14 Sep 2022
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| Public Comments | For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government ; (30) Provincial Government ; (40) Federal Government |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | 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 * 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: 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 listings for Halton Region's offices here |
| Hours | Contact organization for information |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies by program |
| Application | Varies by program |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |