Benefits

Includes Employment Insurance, dental coverage, child benefit, pensions and benefits for housing, student aid, family, disabilities and after a death.

Proposed increase for Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

(The following measures have not received Royal Assent.)

The Government of Canada has proposed to increase the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST Credit) by 25% for five years starting in July 2026.

In addition, a one-time top-up payment equal to 50% of the 2025-26 value has also been proposed. The one-time payment would be paid in spring, no later than June 2026.

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable.
Beware of false information online

For accurate information, always check official Government of Canada and provincial or territorial websites.

Check the latest scams alerts related to benefits and taxes.
Disruption of Canada Post services

Due to the labour disruption at Canada Post, mail correspondence from some programs and services may be impacted. Consult the measures in place during the disruption of Canada Post services.

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Services and information

Benefits Finder

Find federal programs and benefits like financial aid, healthcare, and other government supports.

Employment Insurance benefits and leave

Temporary benefits for workers, sickness, fishing and family-related benefits. How to apply online and submit a report.

Canadian Dental Care Plan

Apply for the dental plan. Renew your coverage.

Disability benefits

Canada Disability Benefit, disability pensions and children's benefits, education funding, savings plans, gasoline tax refund program.

Family and caregiving benefits

Child benefit, dental benefit and GST/HST credit. Maternity, parental and caregiving benefits and leave. Help for the costs of raising people with disabilities.

Public pensions

Apply for Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Retirement planning.

Grants and funding opportunities

Find government funding programs that help support social development, jobs, and training.

Student aid and education planning

Apply for student aid loans and grants, estimate how much you could receive, plan for your education.

Housing benefits

Housing tax credits for home renovations, accessibility upgrades, and first-time home buyers. GST/HST new housing rebate. Financing for greener homes.