On-Reserve Income Assistance Program

Description The On-Reserve Income Assistance program can help you cover your daily living costs and access pre-employment supports if you live on reserve or are a Status Indian in Yukon. Benefit Amount Decided on a Case by Case basis Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for On-Reserve income assistance, you must: Application Process To apply for … Read more

Seniors Income Supplement

Description Low-income senior’s income that increases your monthly income by $10 to $253.25. Benefit Amount Amount may vary Eligibility Criteria The Government of Canada calculates your monthly Yukon Seniors Income Supplement (YSIS) based on your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) amount. Your GIS is calculated based on your income as declared in your tax return from … Read more

Social Assistance

Description Yukon Social Assistance provides financial help to people who do not have enough money to live on. It helps cover the costs of basic needs. This program is a last resort after you’ve explored all other possible sources of income. Please note, if you receive social assistance you cannot leave the territory. The only … Read more

Nunavut Child Benefit

Description The Nunavut Child Benefit is a non-taxable cash benefit paid to families with a net income of $22,065 or less. Families receive $348 per year for each eligible child under the age of 18 living at home. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria To determine whether you qualify for these benefits administered under the Canada Child … Read more

Senior Supplemental Benefit

Description If you are a low-income senior living in Nunavut, you may be eligible for the Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB), a monthly payment of $300. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria To receive the Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): Application Process To apply for this benefit: If you need help reaching Service Canada, contact your Income … Read more

Incidental Allowances

Description If you are an Income Assistance recipient age 60 years or above or disabled, you may be eligible for the Incidental Allowance of $175 to help maintain the quality of your life. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Aged Incidental Allowance: Application Process To receive the Aged Incidental Allowance:

Income Assistance

Description If you are an adult resident of Nunavut and in financial need, you may be eligible for Income Assistance. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria Application Process To apply: For assistance and information, contact your Income Assistance Worker or your Family Services Regional Office:

Education and Training Incentive (ETI)

Description The ETI offers financial assistance to adult learners with low incomes to help them complete their high school education, participate in workforce and skills training programs and improve employment opportunities, start a career and become more self-sufficient. In addition to financial assistance, learners have ongoing access to individualized planning and supports to help them … Read more

Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI)

Description The Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) provides working families who have low incomes with a monthly financial benefit, Supplementary Health Benefits, access to discounted bus passes (where available), connections to employment supports through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training and access to the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Benefit Amount The … Read more

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