If your income is relatively low, and you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance from the federal government. Here are a few program options that you may qualify for.
Goods and Services Tax Credit
The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps people and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay. It may also include payments from provincial and territorial programs.
The Child Tax Benefit
Some Canadians are eligible for help with the cost of raising their children. The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment to help cover the costs of raising children younger than 18.
Register for the Child Tax Benefit
Learn more about the Child Tax Benefit
Social assistance
The Social Assistance program provides people in financial need with assistance to meet their basic needs such as food, rent, utilities, and clothing. The program may also help you with other needs such as child care, transportation, prescription drugs, and more.
Learn more about Social Assistance
People or families receiving Income Assistance may also benefit from a wide range of programs and services designed to help you manage learning, work, and transitional case plans.