Family and child benefits
Child benefits, parental leave, adoption supports, and disability benefits for children.
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Find benefits you may qualify for in Canada
Search federal, provincial, territorial and local programs based on your situation. Free, private and no account required.
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Government benefits in Canada
Canadians may receive support from the Government of Canada, a province or territory, and sometimes a municipality. Eligibility varies by situation — not every program fits every household.
Programs often depend on factors such as:
- Household income and assets
- Age or life stage
- Disability or health needs
- Family or caregiving situation
- Employment or recent job loss
- Province or territory of residence
- City, town, or community
- Caregiving responsibilities
Federal, provincial, territorial, and local layers
Benefits can come from the Government of Canada, your province or territory, and sometimes your municipality. MyEligible maps programs across all three layers so you can see what may apply to your situation.
The MyEligible registry currently models 1266+ programs, including 172 federal, 371 provincial and territorial, and 723 municipal modules.
Benefit categories
Start with a topic below, or use the quiz to match programs to your answers.
Disability benefits
Federal disability payments, tax credits, CPP disability, provincial assistance, and RDSP planning.
Seniors benefits
Old Age Security, GIS, CPP retirement, provincial seniors supplements, and care planning.
Housing and cost-of-living help
Rent and housing assistance, utilities, food and essentials, and municipal relief programs.
Caregiver benefits and supports
Caregiver tax credits, provincial caregiver programs, care planning, and caregiver hubs.
Employment and income support
Employment Insurance, workers' benefits, provincial income assistance, and emergency help.
Education and children
RESP grants, student assistance where covered, and child-care supports.
Newcomer supports
Settlement navigation and programs newcomers often ask about alongside federal benefits.
Benefits by province and territory
Programs and delivery differ in each jurisdiction. Open your province or territory to browse guides and filtered tools.
Independent guidance, not a government application
MyEligible does not administer government programs. Results are educational guidance based on published rules — always confirm eligibility and amounts with official sources before applying.
No account is required and quiz answers stay in your browser.
Common questions
- What government benefits are available in Canada?
- Canada has federal programs (such as child benefits, GST/HST credits, and employment insurance), provincial and territorial programs (such as income assistance and pharmacare), and municipal supports (such as recreation fee relief or local housing help). The mix depends on your income, age, disability, family situation, and where you live.
- How do I find out what benefits I qualify for in Canada?
- Start with a short quiz that matches your answers to programs in the MyEligible registry, or browse guides by topic and province. Official government sites remain the source of truth for final eligibility decisions.
- Are there provincial benefits in addition to federal benefits?
- Yes. Many households combine federal payments with provincial or territorial health coverage, disability income, seniors supplements, housing help, or child-care supports. MyEligible is built to surface both layers.
- Do I need an account to check benefits?
- No. MyEligible is free and does not require an account. Quiz answers are encoded in the URL or kept locally in your browser — they are not stored on a MyEligible server.
- Can benefits depend on my income?
- Many programs are income-tested or phase out as income rises. Others depend on age, disability status, or family structure instead of income. The quiz asks about the factors each program uses.
- Are there benefits from cities or municipalities?
- Yes, in some communities. Municipal programs may cover recreation fees, property tax relief for seniors, local housing top-ups, or emergency assistance. Availability varies by city and is included where MyEligible has verified modules.