Benefits & Support Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Benefits & Support procedures for Canada.
Benefits & Support Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Benefits & Support procedures for Canada.
Procedures in this guide
How to Request Reconsideration of a Canada Disability Benefit Decision
Ask Service Canada to reconsider a Canada Disability Benefit eligibility or payment decision, including what to submit and the 180-day deadline.
How to Open a Registered Disability Savings Plan in Canada
People approved for the Disability Tax Credit can open an RDSP through a participating financial institution and may qualify for federal disability savings grants and bonds.
How to Apply for the Trillium Drug Program in Ontario When Prescription Costs Are High
Apply for Ontario's Trillium Drug Program when prescription costs are high compared with household income. Check eligibility, deductible rules, documents and online application steps.
How to Set Up a CRA Payment Arrangement When You Cannot Pay Your Tax Debt
If you cannot pay a CRA tax debt in full, you may be able to arrange smaller payments over time online or by phone based on what you can afford.
How to Apply for the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
Apply for federal income support if you lose income after taking time away from work following the death or disappearance of a child due to a probable Criminal Code offence.
How to Report a Shared Custody Change to the CRA for the Canada Child Benefit
Tell the CRA when a child starts, changes or ends a shared custody arrangement so Canada Child Benefit payments can be recalculated correctly.
How to Apply for EI Family Caregiver Benefits for a Critically Ill Adult in Canada
Learn how to apply for EI family caregiver benefits when you take time away from work to care for a critically ill or injured adult, including the 600-hour rule, medical certificate, 15-week limit, 2026 payment rate and shared-benefit rules.
How to Apply for EI Compassionate Care Benefits to Provide End-of-Life Care in Canada
Learn how to apply for EI compassionate care benefits when you take time away from work to support someone at significant risk of death within 26 weeks, including the 600-hour rule, medical certificate, 2026 payment rate, shared benefits and first-payment timing.
How to Apply for the CPP Survivor's Pension After Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner Dies
Learn how to apply for the CPP survivor's pension after the death of a spouse or common-law partner, including eligibility, the 12-month retroactive limit, 2026 maximum amounts, online and paper applications, first-payment timing and rules if you already receive CPP.
How to Apply for the CPP Death Benefit After a Contributor Dies in Canada
Learn who should apply for the Canada Pension Plan death benefit after a contributor dies, the CPP contribution test, the $2,500 basic payment and possible $2,500 top-up, the 60-day estate rule, online and paper applications, processing time and tax treatment.
How to Apply for CPP Children's Benefits for a Child of a Disabled or Deceased Contributor
Learn how to apply for CPP children's benefits for a dependent child of a disabled or deceased Canada Pension Plan contributor, including eligibility under 18, student rules from age 18 to 25, 2026 payment amounts, forms, proof of enrolment and retroactive payments.
How to Apply for the Allowance for the Survivor in Canada at Age 60 to 64
Learn how to apply for the federal Allowance for the Survivor if you are widowed, age 60 to 64 and have low income, including the 2026 income limit, maximum monthly payment, residence rules, forms, online application and what happens at age 65.
How to Apply for the OAS Allowance if Your Spouse or Partner Receives GIS
Learn how to apply for the federal OAS Allowance if you are age 60 to 64 and your spouse or common-law partner receives or is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement, including residency rules, the 2026 income limit, online and paper applications, payment amounts and annual renewal.
How to Get the Child Disability Benefit After Your Child Is Approved for the Disability Tax Credit
Learn how the Child Disability Benefit starts after a child is approved for the Disability Tax Credit, when no separate application is needed, 2026 payment amounts, income reductions and how CRA calculates retroactive CDB payments.
How Newcomers Can Apply for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Before Their First Tax Return
New residents of Canada can apply for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit before filing their first Canadian tax return. Learn when to use RC151, what changes if you have children, the SIN and income information needed, and how quarterly payments work.
How to Apply for EI Sickness Benefits in Canada When You Cannot Work for Medical Reasons
Learn who qualifies for EI sickness benefits in Canada, the 600-hour rule, medical certificate requirements, how to apply online, 2026 payment amounts and when benefits start.
How to Apply for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits if You Cannot Work Regularly
Learn how to apply for CPP disability benefits, who qualifies, which forms and medical evidence are required, how to apply online or by mail, 2026 payment amounts and how long Service Canada takes to decide.
How to Apply for the Guaranteed Income Supplement in Canada if You Were Not Automatically Enrolled
Learn how to apply for the Guaranteed Income Supplement if Service Canada did not automatically enroll you, including GIS eligibility, 2026 income limits, the online application, Form ISP-3025 and what happens after you apply.
How to apply for the Canada Child Benefit after having a baby in 2026
Apply for the Canada Child Benefit as soon as your baby is born and you meet the eligibility rules. Parents can usually apply during provincial or territorial birth registration, through their CRA account, or by mailing Form RC66. Learn who should apply, what information and proof of birth are required, processing times and how 2026 CCB payments are calculated.
How to apply for EI maternity and parental benefits in Canada in 2026
Apply for Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits in Canada after your earnings drop because of pregnancy, childbirth or caring for a newborn or newly adopted child. Learn the 600-hour eligibility rule, when to apply, Record of Employment requirements, standard versus extended parental benefits, 2026 payment limits and what happens after you apply.
How to apply for Employment Insurance regular benefits after losing your job in Canada
Apply for Employment Insurance regular benefits in Canada as soon as you stop working, even if your Record of Employment has not arrived. Learn the 2026 EI eligibility rules, insurable hours requirement, documents and information needed, missing ROE procedure, temporary waiting-period waiver, biweekly reporting rules and what happens after you apply.
How to apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan in 2026 if you do not have private dental insurance
Apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan for the 2026-2027 benefit year if your adjusted family net income is under $90,000, you have no access to private dental insurance, you meet the Canadian tax residency requirement and the required tax returns have been filed. Learn the eligibility rules, information needed, application options, coverage levels and what happens after approval.
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