General Topics and Information - Halton Region

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This listing provides an overview of benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments, and acts as an index to related listings in this directory

For a customized list of federal, provincial and territorial programs and services, see the Government of Canada's Benefits Finder

• does not collect or track information

For a customized list of provincial benefits and programs, see the Government of Ontario's Benefits Finder

• does not collect or track information

FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with federal programs, see listings for Service Canada Centres here

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
A monthly, taxable benefit that partially replaces income

• those 60 or older may apply if they have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
• for more information, see separate listing here

May also qualify for the following CPP benefits:

• disability benefit is a monthly payment for those CPP contributors under 65 who have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially gainful work
• survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased CPP contributor
• children's benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors
• death benefit is a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor

Employment Insurance (EI)
Provides temporary income support to eligible unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills

• also provides special benefits to workers who take time off work due to specific life events (illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a critically ill or injured person, or caring for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death)
• for more information, see separate listing here

Old Age Security (OAS)
A monthly, taxable payment for those 65 and older

• amount depends on income and years lived in Canada or specific countries after the age of 18
• for more information, see separate listing here

May also qualify for the following benefits:

• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - for low-income OAS recipients living in Canada
• Allowance - for low-income legal spouses or common-law partners of GIS recipients, ages 60-64, who meet residency requirements
• Allowance for the Survivor - for low-income spouses or common-law partners, ages 60-64, of deceased GIS recipients

Veterans Affairs Canada
Provides income support and emergency funding to eligible veterans and their families

• for more information, see separate listings for Veterans Affairs Canada offices here

PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with provincial programs, see listings for ServiceOntario Centres here

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Offers monthly financial assistance with living expenses, including food and rent

• for Ontario residents 18 years or older who qualify financially and meet the definition of a disability
• for more information, see separate listing here

Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
Provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors

• for those 65 and older, who meet residency requirements, and receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments from the federal government
• for more information, see separate listing here

Ontario Works (OW)
Provides temporary financial assistance to people who are returning to the workforce

• for Ontario residents in financial need who are committed to finding and keeping a job
• for more information, see separate listing here

Varies by program

Varies by program

• Income Support - Employment Insurance (EI)
• Income Support - Income Programs for Older Adults
• Older Adults - Income Programs for Older Adults

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