Benefits & Social Services
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Federal
- Benefits FinderFinds benefits across federal, provincial, and territorial programs
- Canada Child Benefit — Overview and ApplyEligibility, payment schedule, and application for the tax-free monthly CCB
- Canada Dental BenefitCoverage details and application for the Canadian Dental Care Plan
- Canada Dental Care PlanApply for the national dental care plan providing coverage for uninsured Canadians with household incomes under $90,000
- Canada Disability Benefit — ApplyMonthly income-tested federal benefit (up to $2,400/year) for working-age Canadians with disabilities approved for the Disability Tax Credit; apply online, by phone, in person at a Service Canada centre, or by printed form.
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Overview and ApplyEligibility, amounts, and application for CPP retirement, disability, and survivor benefits
- Canada Workers BenefitRefundable tax credit for low-income workers and families to help offset employment costs
- Canada.ca — Benefits Payment CalendarOfficial payment dates for CPP, OAS, EI, and other Government of Canada benefits
- Canadian Retirement Income CalculatorEstimates retirement income from public pensions, workplace pensions, and savings
- Child and Family Benefits CalculatorEstimates child and family benefit amounts
- Disability Tax Credit Certificate — Form T2201Apply for the Disability Tax Credit, which unlocks RDSP, CCB disability supplement, and more
- EI Internet Reporting ServiceService Canada's official EI reporting hub: file biweekly eligibility reports to keep benefits flowing, with a printable reporting calendar, the launch link to the Internet Reporting Service (SIN + 4-digit access code), and telephone/paper alternatives.
- National School Food ProgramFederal $1 billion/5-year program (enshrined in the National School Food Program Act, 2026) working with provinces, territories and Indigenous partners to expand school meal programs to up to 400,000 more kids per year.
- Old Age Security (OAS) — Overview and ApplyEligibility, amounts, and application for Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
- Old Age Security Benefits EstimatorAnonymous Service Canada estimator for OAS pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor amounts based on age, residency and income.
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)Overview, grants, and bonds available in the RDSP for eligible Canadians with disabilities
Provincial
- Alberta Income SupportApply for Alberta income support or AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)
- BC Child Care Fee Reduction (CCFRI) EstimatorEstimate monthly child care fee savings from the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative at participating licensed providers, by care type and age.
- BC Fair PharmaCare — Financial CalculatorEstimate your Fair PharmaCare deductible and family maximum based on income, to gauge provincial help with eligible prescription drug costs.
- BC Income AssistanceApply for BC Employment and Assistance or disability assistance
- Manitoba — Rent Assist EstimatorEstimate monthly Rent Assist shelter benefits for low-income private renters — compares 80% of median market rent against 30% of net household income by household size.
- Newfoundland and Labrador — Accessible Vehicle FundingProvincial funding program helping people with disabilities obtain accessible vehicles, for NL residents applying for support and researchers of disability programs.
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Apply for ODSP income and employment supports for people with disabilities in Ontario
- Ontario GeoHubOntario's geographic data and interactive map hub
- Ontario Works (OW)Apply for financial and employment assistance under Ontario Works
- Québec — Childcare Cost Calculator (subsidized vs non-subsidized)Compare the net daily cost of subsidized vs non-subsidized childcare for 2026, factoring in Quebec and federal childcare tax assistance.
- Québec — Services en ligne, aide financière de dernier recoursMon dossier portal for Québec social assistance: verify payment amounts and dates, submit documents online, track appointments and deadlines, apply and make repayments.
- Saskatchewan — SAID Income Support for People with DisabilitiesSaskatchewan Assured Income for Disability hub: monthly rate tables by community tier, income exemptions, and online application through a Saskatchewan Account with document upload.
Municipal
- Calgary Equity IndexSophisticated GIS tool mapping equity indicators across the city
- London MapsLondon's interactive GIS mapping tool — property, zoning, infrastructure, and planning data
- Oakville Maps — GeoHubOakville's interactive mapping portal — property, zoning, parks, and municipal infrastructure
- GeoOttawaProperty, zoning, planning, aerials, and city geography layers
Agency
- BC Housing — Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)Monthly rent subsidy for low-income BC seniors 60+ renting in the private market, with eligibility info and a rental assistance estimator.
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)Monthly on-bill electricity credit for low-income Ontario households, with eligibility thresholds, credit amounts and online application.