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Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
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- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers : 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving office
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes: All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
Employers and organizations
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
Families and children
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
Labour and workplace information
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
Newcomers to Canada
- foreign credentials referral
People with disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
Seniors
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Workers
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
Youth and Students
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Community legal clinic that helps low income individuals living in Halton with their legal problems, for free
- office is located in Oakville, but staff are available to meet clients in Milton, Burlington, Oakville, and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton)
- community outreach clinics at various locations including local libraries, food banks, courthouses, and outreach organizations on a rotating basis
Depending on the kind of problem, may be able to help by providing:
- Summary Advice
- Brief Services
- Representation
- Referrals for legal problems they cannot assist with, and to other community organizations like food banks, social and health services, crisis intervention agencies, and navigation help
Support can be provided for:
- Income Support and Public Benefits
- Housing Law
- Employment Rights
- Human Rights
- Secondary Legal Consultation
- Indigenous Rights and Services
- Youth Rights
Mobile Legal Clinic
- serving Acton and Georgetown
- a lawyer on site providing free legal information and advice in each community on alternating Fridays
- schedule will be posted on social media
ID Clinic
- offering monthly ID Clinics to provide assistance with the legal barriers preventing members of the Trans, Non-Binary, and Queer communities from accurately identifying themselves on official documents
- more information on website (haltonlegal.ca/id-clinic)
Legal Health Check-Up
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
- visit website to take the check-up (legalhealthcheckup.ca)
Note:
- HCLS does not provide a full range of services, nor does it provide legal aid certificates
- callers needing certificates or help in family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board compensation, etc. should contact a Legal Aid of Ontario office
Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
This listing provides an overview of benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments, and acts as an index to related listings in this directory
For a customized list of federal, provincial and territorial programs and services, see the Government of Canada's Benefits Finder
- does not collect or track information
For a customized list of provincial benefits and programs, see the Government of Ontario's Benefits Finder
- does not collect or track information
FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with federal programs, see listings for Service Canada Centres here
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
A monthly, taxable benefit that partially replaces income
- those 60 or older may apply if they have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
- for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following CPP benefits:
- disability benefit is a monthly payment for those CPP contributors under 65 who have a mental or physical disability
- survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased CPP contributor
- children's benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors
- death benefit is a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor
Employment Insurance (EI)
Provides temporary income support to eligible unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills
- also provides special benefits to workers who take time off work due to specific life events (illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a critically ill or injured person, or caring for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death)
- for more information, see separate listing here
Old Age Security (OAS)
A monthly, taxable payment for those 65 and older
- amount depends on income and years lived in Canada or specific countries after the age of 18
- for more information, see separate listing here
May also qualify for the following benefits:
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - for low-income OAS recipients living in Canada
- Allowance - for low-income legal spouses or common-law partners of GIS recipients, ages 60-64, who meet residency requirements
- Allowance for the Survivor - for low-income spouses or common-law partners, ages 60-64, of deceased GIS recipients
Veterans Affairs Canada
Provides income support and emergency funding to eligible veterans and their families
- for more information, see separate listings for Veterans Affairs Canada offices here
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS:
For assistance with provincial programs, see listings for ServiceOntario Centres here
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Offers monthly financial assistance with living expenses, including food and rent
- for Ontario residents 18 years or older who qualify financially and meet the definition of a disability
- for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
Provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors
- for those 65 and older, who meet residency requirements, and receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments from the federal government
- for more information, see separate listing here
Ontario Works (OW)
Provides temporary financial assistance to people who are returning to the workforce
- for Ontario residents in financial need who are committed to finding and keeping a job
- for more information, see separate listing here
- Food Bank -- call to register, also distribution of personal care items, diapers, washable masks, baby food and cereal, accepting donations
- Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications
- Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training
For settlement services and support with applications: nissa@ehcw.ca
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: obioma@ehcw.ca
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: yougeita@ehcw.ca; monica@ehcw.ca
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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually
- needs assessment
- orientation and overview of community and government services
- information and referral and to other service providers
- assistance in form completion and interpretation
Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects
- counselling services for families
- group sessions and workshops at various locations
Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada
Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors
Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders
Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening
Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
Visit Website
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes: All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
Employers and organizations
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
Families and children
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
Labour and workplace information
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
Newcomers to Canada
- foreign credentials referral
People with disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
Seniors
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Workers
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
Youth and Students
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Visit Website
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes: All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
Employers and organizations
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
Families and children
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
Labour and workplace information
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
Newcomers to Canada
- foreign credentials referral
People with disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
Seniors
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Workers
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
Youth and Students
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
Office: 1-800-808-6352
Automated Telephone Reporting Service Englishing Service: 1-800-531-7555
Automated Telephone Reporting Service French English Reporting Service: 1-800-431-5595
Social Security Tribunal : 1-877-227-8577
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- Temporary financial assistance and support in finding new employment
- claimants must conduct a reasonable job search to remain eligible
- Basic benefit rate is 55% of average insured earnings
- maximum weekly benefit $650
- duration of benefits based on insured weeks of work and regional unemployment rate
- claimants keep 50 cents of EI benefits for every dollar earned in wages, up to a maximum of 90% of weekly earnings
- claimants may choose instead to earn up to 40% of regular benefits or $75 per week (whichever is higher) with no reduction in EI payment
- for low income families who receive the Canada Child Benefit (see separate entry)
- amount based on annual net family income
- supplement will be added to EI payment
- 26 weeks sickness benefits
- 26 weeks compassionate care benefits
- 35 weeks for family caregivers to care for critically ill or injured children, and 15 weeks to care for critically ill or injured adults
- 15 weeks maternity benefits
- 40 weeks standard parental, 69 weeks extended parental benefits available to natural, legal or adoptive parents -- benefits can be shared by both parents
My Service Canada Account
- computer access to claim information
- independent appeal process for Employment Insurance decisions, see separate entry
- online employment information and job postings
- employers can post jobs online
- see separate entry
Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- some Service Canada locations are passport receiving agents
For local Service Canada Centres see separate entries or office locator
Visit Website
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
Employers and organizations
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
Families and children
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
Labour and workplace information
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
Newcomers to Canada
- foreign credentials referral
People with disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
Seniors
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Workers
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
Youth and Students
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers : 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE).
Visit the website for specific details.
Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory
Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE).
Visit the website for specific details.
Employment Insurance : 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers : 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security: 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
Social Insurance Numbers: 1-866-274-6627
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security : 1-800-277-9914
Visit Website
- labour market information
- information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
- passport receiving agent
For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory