Programs for unpaid caregivers in Saskatchewan

Service Canada’s published EI caregiving hub describing family caregiver benefits for critically ill adults or children and compassionate care benefits for end-of-life support, with separate medical certificate rules.

Up to 15 weeks of EI income replacement when you provide care or support to a critically ill or injured adult.

Up to 35 weeks of EI income replacement when you care for a critically ill or injured child under 18.

Up to 26 weeks of EI income replacement when you care for or support someone with a serious medical condition and significant risk of death within 26 weeks.

Non-refundable federal tax credit for supporting an infirm spouse or dependant.

Tax-free monthly VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) payment for unpaid caregivers of veterans with a severe, service-related disability and a disability benefit.

Monthly taxable pension from age 65 for long-term residents and citizens, with a 10% increase from age 75.

Tax-free monthly top-up for low-income seniors who receive Old Age Security.

Monthly tax-free benefit for people aged 60 to 64 whose spouse or partner receives GIS and full OAS.

Monthly tax-free benefit for widowed people aged 60 to 64 with low income.

Monthly CPP disability pension for contributors under age 65 with severe and prolonged disability.

Monthly payment for children of a CPP disabled or deceased contributor.

Tax-free monthly payment added to CCB (Canada Child Benefit) for children under 18 who are approved for the DTC (Disability Tax Credit).

Non-refundable federal credit for qualifying renovations that improve accessibility or reduce risk of harm in a principal residence for a senior or a DTC-eligible person.

Refundable federal tax credit for qualifying renovations that create a self-contained secondary suite for a senior or a DTC-eligible adult in your home.

Unused disability tax credit may transfer to a spouse or other supporting person (line 31800).

Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with a severe and prolonged impairment certified on Form T2201.

Registered savings plan for people approved for the Disability Tax Credit, with federal matching grants and income-tested bonds.

Monthly or ongoing survivor benefits may apply under the *Pension Act* and the newer **Pension for Life** framework (e.g., Income Replacement Benefit for eligible survivors), depending on the veteran’s VAC file.

Non-refundable federal credit for eligible medical expenses above the threshold based on net income (and family member rules on Schedule 5).

Long-term provincial disability income support with living, disability, and shelter-related benefits for eligible Saskatchewan adults.

Provincial income assistance for Saskatchewan residents with very low income. SIS replaced the former Saskatchewan Assistance Program (SAP).

Provincial monthly supplement for low-income Saskatchewan seniors who rely primarily on OAS and GIS, assessed automatically with your tax return.

Income-tested prescription coverage through Saskatchewan's drug programs, deductibles and co-payments, not a cash benefit.

Fully refundable credit paid quarterly by the CRA when you file taxes, up to $1,196/year for qualifying families under the income threshold (2025 to 26 benefit year figures on the official page).

SaskPower’s Energy Assistance Program provides free efficiency upgrades for income-eligible homes; SaskEnergy may run separate furnace programs when intake is open.

Refundable provincial tax credit for the 2025 and later tax years: up to $300 per child per year ($400 when the child qualifies for the federal Disability Tax Credit) for eligible Saskatchewan sport, recreation, and culture fees when adjusted family net income is $120,000 or less (doubled from the former $150/$200 caps and $60,000 threshold).

Direct funding for families to buy approved autism services for Saskatchewan children with an ASD diagnosis. Up to about $8,000 per year under age 6 and about $6,000 for ages 6 to 11 (verify current caps on the government site).

Monthly benefit for low-income working families with children; replaced the former Employment Supplement in 2024.

Rent assistance for eligible Saskatchewan renters.