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Latest Government Benefits Articles
Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) In Manitoba
By Bryan Daly
Published on July 30, 2021
If you’re a low-income Manitoban, you may be able to secure extra money every month through the Employment and Income Assistance program.
Can You Get Extra Funding For Indigenous Students Through OSAP?
By Corrina Murdoch
Published on July 15, 2021
Are you an Indigenous student? Find out how you can get extra funding as indigenous students through OSAP.
Alberta Seniors Benefit
By Mark Gregorski
Published on July 9, 2021
Take a look at how the provincial government can help you cope with the cost of living with the Alberta Seniors Benefit.
SAID Payment Dates 2024
By Corrina Murdoch
Published on July 7, 2021
By using the resources made available by the Saskatchewan government, including SAID, disabled Canadians can improve their quality of life.
GIS Payment Dates
By Corrina Murdoch
Published on June 30, 2021
GIS is a government-issued payment issued to low-income recipients of Old Age Security (OAS). Find out the GIS payment dates so you know when you'll g...
How To Qualify For Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
By Mark Gregorski
Published on June 28, 2021
OSAP is an assistance program that helps students cover post-secondary education costs. The program is funded by the federal and provincial government...
Income Assistance In British Columbia
By Mark Gregorski
Published on June 10, 2021
British Columbia runs various social assistance programs, including the BC income assistance program which provides financial relief to individuals an...
Are You Eligible For Social Assistance In PEI?
By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 10, 2021
If you live in PEI and are having trouble paying your bills, there are government-based programs available to help you out.
How To Apply For Maternity Leave In Canada
By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 10, 2021
To help with the financial burden of having a baby, new parents should apply for Employment Insurance Maternity Leave (EI).
Are You Eligible For The Ontario Child Benefit (OCB)?
By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 9, 2021
Find out if you qualify for the Ontario Child Benefit. You can get up to $1,607 per year per child on top of your CCB payments.
Nova Scotia Child Benefit (NSCB)
By Bryan Daly
Published on June 2, 2021
Nova Scotia residents with a low to modest income and one or more children under the age of 18 can qualify for the Nova Scotia Children Benefit.
Income Assistance (IA) Nova Scotia 2024
By Chrissy Kapralos
Published on May 28, 2021
Income Assistance program offers financial support to those unable to support themselves or their families with basic and/or special needs.
