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Billions in Canadian benefits go unclaimed every year. Answer a few questions and we'll show you what you may be eligible for, what it's worth, and how to apply.
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249 benefit modules covering federal, provincial, and territorial programs across Canada, plus municipal-level detail for 62 municipalities with dedicated modules. Available in 19 languages.
$1.7 billion
in unclaimed federal benefits each year
- About 12% of working-age Canadians don't file a tax return each year
- This blocks access to major federal cash benefits like CWB, GST/HST credit, and CCB
- Low-income workers, newcomers, and Canadians in financial precarity are most affected
Robson & Schwartz (2020), Carleton University SPPA
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Federal
#01 · federal
Canada Workers Benefit
SampleLikely eligible
Based on your profile, this could be a recurring annual amount with a direct apply path.
$966· per year
Next step
Claim when filing your annual tax return (April 30)
Federal
#02 · federal
Canada Caregiver Credit
SampleLikely eligible
If you support a family member with a physical or mental impairment, you may be eligible for this tax credit when you file.
Up to $8,773· tax credit
Next step
Claim when filing your annual tax return
Next steps
Your action plan
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SIN, tax returns, banking info, and other documents: see details
For Disability Tax Credit:
- SIN
- Form T2201 (Part A: you, Part B: medical practitioner)
- Medical certification of severe, prolonged impairment (per form)
For Canada Workers Benefit:
- SIN
- Filed return with Schedule 6 (CWB)
- T4s or T2125 for self-employment income
- Banking info for advance payments
For GST/HST Credit (becoming Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit):
- SIN
- Filed tax return
- Banking info for direct deposit
Upcoming dates
Upcoming Canadian benefit dates
Who gets this
People who qualified for the January 2026 GST/HST credit after filing their 2024 taxes receive this one-time top-up automatically.
How it's paid
The CRA pays it the same way as your GST/HST credit (direct deposit or cheque). No separate application form is required.
If you're not getting it
If you expected it but did not receive it, confirm your 2024 return is filed and your direct deposit or mailing details are current with the CRA.
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The CGEB starts in July 2026. Current federal guidance indicates eligibility is tied to having filed your taxes and meeting the GST/HST-credit income rules.
Documents you'll need
- Most recent income tax return (filed with the CRA)
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) and current personal details
- Direct deposit or mailing information on your CRA account
How long it takes
There is usually no separate long application form if you are already tax-filed and eligible; updates are handled through CRA account details and tax filing.
Who gets this
Workers and families with employment income who meet Canada Workers Benefit rules on their assessed return can receive advance payments when the CRA determines they qualify. This is often roughly half of the estimated yearly benefit split across scheduled instalments.
How it's paid
The CRA pays advances by direct deposit or cheque using the banking or mailing information on your account. You do not send a separate application if you already qualify from your tax return.
If you're not getting it
If a deposit is missing, confirm your return is filed, your income and family situation still meet CWB rules, and your CRA direct deposit or address is current. Check payment details in CRA My Account.
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Families who are eligible for the Canada Child Benefit and have children under 18 receive this monthly payment.
How it's paid
Payments are issued automatically each month once the CRA has your tax filing and child eligibility information.
If you're not getting it
If a payment is missing, check tax filing status, custody updates, and direct deposit details in CRA My Account.
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Older adults approved for OAS and seniors approved for GIS receive these monthly federal pension payments.
How it's paid
Service Canada pays OAS/GIS monthly by direct deposit or cheque; GIS amounts are reassessed each year from tax information.
If you're not getting it
If payment is delayed, confirm enrollment status and banking details with Service Canada, especially after recent address or account changes.
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People who receive Canada Pension Plan benefits, including retirement, disability, children's, and survivor benefits: are paid on the regular monthly schedule published by Service Canada.
How it's paid
Service Canada issues CPP payments monthly by direct deposit or cheque on the dates shown on the federal benefits payment calendar.
If you're not getting it
If a payment is missing, sign in to your Service Canada account or contact Service Canada to confirm your entitlement, payment status, and direct deposit or mailing details.
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Low- and modest-income households who qualify for the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit receive quarterly payments.
How it's paid
The CRA administers these payments, generally using your most recent filed tax return and existing CRA payment setup.
If you're not getting it
If a quarterly payment does not arrive, confirm your latest return is filed and your CRA account details are up to date.
Check CRA My AccountWho gets this
Workers and families with employment income who meet Canada Workers Benefit rules on their assessed return can receive advance payments when the CRA determines they qualify. This is often roughly half of the estimated yearly benefit split across scheduled instalments.
How it's paid
The CRA pays advances by direct deposit or cheque using the banking or mailing information on your account. You do not send a separate application if you already qualify from your tax return.
If you're not getting it
If a deposit is missing, confirm your return is filed, your income and family situation still meet CWB rules, and your CRA direct deposit or address is current. Check payment details in CRA My Account.
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Recent updates to MyEligible
Highlights from recent updates:
- Coverage expanded to 249 benefit modules across federal, provincial, and territorial programs, with local modules for 62 municipalities (see Sources / Methodology for the full list and verification notes).
- Canada Disability Benefit for people who qualify through the Disability Tax Credit, with links to current federal amounts and the official application path on canada.ca.
- GIS Allowance for the Survivor and CPP/QPP survivor pensions: survivor households can see GIS-style estimates plus Canada Pension Plan and Québec Pension Plan survivor streams where they apply.
- High-performance and Paralympic athletes: Sport Canada funding (carding), Game Plan transition supports, national and provincial excellence envelopes, and Quest for Gold / Équipe Québec pathways.
- Newcomers and refugees: Resettlement Assistance Program, Interim Federal Health Program, settlement services, and federal immigration loans.
- Northern Canada: expanded Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut modules. Surviving spouses of Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members also see cards aligned with Veterans Affairs alongside CPP/QPP survivor benefits when applicable.
- Indigenous referral hub on your results page: links to Indigenous-led organizations across Canada so First Nations, Métis, and Inuit users can reach community navigators and wraparound supports first. These referrals sit alongside the mainstream benefit estimates we model. We do not replace Indigenous-led intake or claim to deliver Indigenous-specific programs inside MyEligible.