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Quebec · OFFICIAL SOURCE
Quebec: Shelter Allowance 2026–2027 period
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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 →
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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