Ontario Works
Ontario’s financial and employment assistance for people in financial need: basic needs and shelter help, plus employment support. TTY: 1-800-387-5559.
Money and benefits
Benefits depend on your household, income, housing costs and status. Amounts are not printed here because they change and depend on your situation — the official pages linked here are the place to check what you may receive.
Use the finder All Money resources
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income and employment support plus health benefits for adults with a disability in financial need. Apply for Ontario Works at the same time if you need immediate help, as disability determination can take months.
Canada Child Benefit (CRA)
Monthly, tax-free payment to eligible families for children under 18. File taxes yearly to keep receiving it. General CRA: 1-800-959-8281.
GST/HST credit (CRA)
Quarterly tax-free payment offsetting GST/HST for eligible low- and modest-income individuals and families, generally triggered by filing a tax return.
Service Canada — Social Insurance Number
The free 9-digit number you need to work, file taxes and receive benefits. Apply online, by mail or in person.
Consumer Protection Ontario
Information on consumer rights, mediation of complaints against businesses, and enforcement under Ontario consumer law. Contact the business first, then complain. Toronto: 416-326-8800.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada’s central fraud-reporting centre. It collects and shares reports but does not investigate — also contact local police and your bank.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Benefits, services and operational stress injury clinics for veterans and families. TTY: 1-833-921-0071.
Employment Insurance (EI)
Federal benefits for eligible workers who lose a job, are sick, or take parental or caregiving leave. A Record of Employment from your employer is usually part of the claim.
Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
Federal pensions and low-income supplement for seniors. Eligibility depends on age, residence in Canada, and income.
Toronto Child Care Fee Subsidy
Help paying child care fees for eligible Toronto families. The City also has a child care search and locator for licensed programs.
Not the right need? Browse all resources, or call 211 Ontario at 211 (toll-free 1-877-330-3213) for a local referral.