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Ontario benefits, credits and rebates

If you live in Ontario, you may be eligible for provincial programs on top of federal benefits like the Canada Child Benefit and GST/HST credit. Many are paid automatically when you file your taxes — but others need an application, so check the application steps for each program.

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Ontario programs we check

• Ontario Child Benefit
• Ontario Trillium Benefit (energy & property tax credit, sales tax credit, Northern Ontario energy credit)
• Ontario Electricity Support Program
• Ontario Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses (CARE) tax credit
• Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) for seniors
• Ontario Drug Benefit / OHIP+
• Healthy Smiles Ontario
• Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
• Low-income Individuals and Families Tax (LIFT) Credit

Federal programs to check

Eligibility depends on your work history and other rules. Pension and parental benefits work differently in Québec.

• Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and Child Disability Benefit
• GST/HST credit
• Canada Workers Benefit
• Canadian Dental Care Plan
• Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit
• Canada Caregiver Credit
• Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement, disability and survivor benefits
• Employment Insurance (regular, maternity, parental, sickness, caregiving)
• RESP grants: Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond
• RDSP grants and bonds
• Canada Student Grants
• First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and Home Buyers' Plan
• Medical expense and home accessibility tax credits

Local programs

Many cities and utilities also offer property tax relief, low-income transit and recreation passes, and help with water, heating or electricity bills. Enter your city in the questionnaire and we'll look for them.

Program names and rules change. Always confirm details on the official government website before applying. BenefitCanada is independent and not affiliated with any government.