Benefits

Includes Employment Insurance, pensions and benefits for housing, education, training, family and people with disabilities.

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Employment Insurance

Employment Insurance (EI) includes temporary benefits for workers, sickness, fishing and family-related benefits as well as how to apply online and submit a report.

Family benefits

Benefits to help your family with the costs of raising children, maternity and parental leave, compassionate care plus calculators to estimate benefit amounts to which you may be entitled.

Public pensions

Information on the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security pension and related benefits, the Canadian retirement income calculator and retirement planning.

Education and training benefits

Scholarships, grants and funding opportunities for students whether part-time, full-time, with dependents, with disabilities and from low or middle-income families.

Housing benefits

Information on the GST/HST new housing rebate, financial assistance to repair your home, improve accessibility for disabled occupants and increase its energy-efficiency.

Disability benefits

Disability pensions and children's benefits, residential home rehabilitation, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program.

Benefits by audience

Information about benefits and programs, including eligibility.

Payment calendar

Payment dates for recurring Government of Canada benefit payments.

Benefits finder

A customized list of federal, provincial and territorial programs and services you may be eligible for.

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My Service Canada Account

Provides convenient and secure access to view and update your Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, and Old Age Security information online.

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits

Learn about income programs for individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn.

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