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Quebec benefits, credits and rebates

If you live in Quebec, 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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Quebec programs we check

  • Allocation famille (Family Allowance, Retraite Québec)
  • Crédit d'impôt pour solidarité (Solidarity tax credit)
  • Prime au travail (Work premium)
  • Crédit d'impôt pour frais de garde d'enfants (with advance payments)
  • Allocation-logement (Shelter allowance)
  • Supplément pour enfant handicapé
  • Crédit d'impôt pour maintien à domicile des aînés
  • Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) for maternity, paternity, parental and adoption benefits
  • Québec Pension Plan (QPP; coordinated with CPP contributions)

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)
  • Employment Insurance (regular, sickness and caregiving; Québec's QPIP covers maternity and parental benefits)
  • 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.

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