Canada Government Benefits Guide

Helping you understand the financial support available in Canada.

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About this guide

🇨🇦 The Government of Canada offers a wide range of benefits to support families, seniors, workers, and individuals with disabilities. This guide simplifies everything — from child benefits to retirement income — so you can find what you qualify for.

Our goal is to help you navigate federal and provincial programs with clear explanations and direct links to official resources.

Popular benefits

Canada Child Benefit

Tax-free monthly payment to eligible families for children under 18.

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Employment Insurance (EI)

Temporary income support for workers who lost jobs or are sick.

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Old Age Security (OAS)

Monthly payment to seniors aged 65+ with residency requirements.

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Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

Retirement, disability, and survivor benefits based on contributions.

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Disability Benefits

CPP disability, provincial supports, and tax credits for persons with disabilities.

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Who can apply

Families with children

Seniors 65+

People with disabilities

Workers who lost jobs

Low-income individuals

Simple application steps

1 Check eligibility

2 Prepare documents

3 Apply online

4 Track your application

Helpful Resources

CRA account

Manage your benefits, direct deposit, and tax info.

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Benefit calculators

Estimate your CCB, OAS, and other benefits.

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Official Canada website

Canada.ca/benefits – official info and applications.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum CCB payment?

For 2024, the maximum CCB is $7,437 per child under 6 and $6,275 for children 6–17. Amounts depend on income.

Can I get EI if I quit my job?

Usually no, unless you had just cause (e.g., discrimination, unsafe work). Check with Service Canada.

At what age can I receive OAS?

Old Age Security starts at 65, but you can defer up to age 70 for a higher monthly amount.

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