Benefits

Includes Employment Insurance, dental coverage, child benefit, pensions and benefits for housing, student aid, family, disabilities and after a death.

Beware of false information online

The Government of Canada has not introduced a new one-time $680 payment. For accurate details about government benefits or payments, always check official Government of Canada and provincial or territorial websites.

Potential delays in Canada Post delivery services

Mail delivery for some programs and services may be delayed. Consult the measures in place during the potential disruption of Canada Post services.

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Services and information

Benefits Finder

A tool to help you find federal, provincial and territorial benefits and services you may be eligible to receive.

Employment Insurance benefits and leave

Temporary benefits for workers, sickness, fishing and family-related benefits. How to apply online and submit a report.

Canadian Dental Care Plan

Apply for the dental plan. Renew your coverage.

Disability benefits

Canada Disability Benefit, disability pensions and children's benefits, education funding, savings plans, gasoline tax refund program.

Family and caregiving benefits

Child benefit, dental benefit and GST/HST credit. Maternity, parental and caregiving benefits and leave. Help for the costs of raising people with disabilities.

Public pensions

Apply for Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Retirement planning.

Grants and funding opportunities

Find government funding programs that help support social development, jobs, and training.

Student aid and education planning

Apply for student aid loans and grants, estimate how much you could receive, plan for your education.

Housing benefits

Housing tax credits for home renovations, accessibility upgrades, and first-time home buyers. GST/HST new housing rebate. Financing for greener homes.