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Your next steps, in one placeExplore possible support. Check the rules with each official program.
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Each guide explains who may qualify, what the amount depends on, and how to apply, with a link to the official source.

Families and children

Child benefits, childcare subsidies and dental care for your household.

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Seniors and disability

Income supports, tax credits and provincial programs for later years and daily living.

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Housing and utilities

Rent supports, property tax relief and energy rebates to check for your home.

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WHAT HAS CHANGED

Benefit updates

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Quebec · OFFICIAL SOURCE

Quebec: Shelter Allowance 2026–2027 period

Period starts:
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Revenu Québec lists the current program period as October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Review eligibility and the application steps on the official page.

Check the Shelter Allowance program → (source in French)

Federal · OFFICIAL SOURCE

Canada Disability Benefit: supplemental payment announced

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The government announced a $150 supplemental payment for qualifying recipients, with payments in phases. People who qualify do not need to apply separately for this supplement.

Check the official payment phases and conditions →

Federal · OFFICIAL SOURCE

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: increased quarterly payments

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The government announced the first increased quarterly payment in July 2026. Eligibility and the amount depend on the official program rules and your circumstances.

Read the official announcement →

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Ontario · OFFICIAL SOURCE

Ontario: ODSP inflation adjustment

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Ontario’s official program page reports that the 2026 inflation-based increase took effect July 1. Check the current rates and your circumstances with ODSP.

Review the official ODSP rules →

British Columbia · OFFICIAL SOURCE

British Columbia: rental assistance expansion

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This April 2025 announcement describes expanded RAP and SAFER rental support. It is an older announcement, not a new 2026 benefit; follow the official program links for current conditions.

Read the provincial announcement →

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FROM QUESTIONS TO NEXT STEPS

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Tell us about your household

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Our AI uses your answers to identify programs to explore. Check each suggestion and its current rules with the program provider.

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See estimated amounts, why a program may fit and where to apply. Save your report with a free account; verify your email to receive a copy.

FOR THE LIFE YOU'RE BUILDING

Your next chapter deserves support.

A growing family. A place to call home. Caring for someone close. Explore support that may fit the life you're living.

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More room for family life

Explore child benefits, childcare assistance and other support for your household.

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When someone counts on you

Caring for a family member can change your household's needs. Explore support to check for yourself and the person you help.

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LEARNING, WORKING, MOVING FORWARD

A starting point for your next chapter

Studying, training or planning a career change? Explore programs to check, then save your report and organise your next steps.

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AFTER YOUR PREVIEW

Turn possible matches into next steps.

A suggestion is a place to start. The program provider makes the final eligibility decision.

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Read the current rules, deadlines and application route on the provider's own website.

Check your details

Compare the requirements with your household situation. Note what information or documents the provider asks for.

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SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENT CHAPTERS OF LIFE

Find a place to start.

Explore these categories across federal, provincial and local programs. Availability and eligibility vary.

Families & children

Canada Child Benefit, provincial child benefits, childcare subsidies, Canadian Dental Care Plan, education savings grants.

Browse family guides

Tax credits & rebates

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly GST/HST credit), provincial tax credits, Canada Workers Benefit, energy and home-efficiency rebates.

Browse tax credit guides

Seniors & disability

OAS, GIS, CPP, Disability Tax Credit, Canada Disability Benefit, RDSP grants and provincial supports.

Browse seniors guides Disability guides

Housing

Rent supplements, Canada Housing Benefit, first-home savings (FHSA), property-tax deferrals and grants.

Browse housing guides

Work & school

EI, training credits, student grants and loans, apprenticeship supports, job-loss supports.

Browse work guides Student guides

Newcomers, Indigenous & veterans

Programs specific to newcomers, First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, and Veterans Affairs Canada.

Browse veterans guides

Want to read first? Browse plain-language program guides or start from a life event: having a baby, turning 65, losing your job, new to Canada.

YOUR INFORMATION, YOUR CHOICE

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Frequently asked questions

Is BenefitCanada free?

You can start with a free preview without an account. Create a free account to see the full report, save it and track applications. Free accounts include 2 searches per 30 days. Optional Plus features are described on the Pricing page.

Is this a government website?

No. BenefitCanada is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or any province. You always apply directly with the official program.

How does the AI find benefits?

Our AI uses your questionnaire answers and a checklist of federal and provincial programs to suggest possible matches. When live web search is enabled, it also checks official websites. The report is a starting point, not an eligibility decision.

How accurate are the amounts?

Amounts are estimates based on your answers and the information available to the AI. Programs can change, and some supports cannot be combined. Use the program links provided to confirm eligibility and amounts before applying. If no link is available, find the current official program page first.

What information do you need?

General details: province, age range, family, estimated income, housing and life situation. The questionnaire does not ask for your name, Social Insurance Number, date of birth or street address.

Is my information safe?

Your answers and reports are encrypted in our database. Answers are sent to our AI provider to generate your report, with response storage disabled. This does not mean zero retention by the provider. You can delete saved reports from your account; see our Privacy page for details.

Does it cover my province?

Yes — all 10 provinces and 3 territories, plus federal programs and many municipal and utility programs such as transit passes and bill assistance.

Can I get my report in French?

Yes. Choose Français on the questionnaire and your report is written in Canadian French.