Information on financial benefits in Canada.
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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) helps Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. If you are a Canadian resident under age 60 and are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (Disability Amount), you are eligible for an RDSP.
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Canada Benefits
The Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all Government of Canada financial benefit programs for individuals. You can find information about government student loans, the public pension plan, employment insurance, housing assistance, and payments or financial assistance to parents, immigrants, refugees, disabled individuals, Veterans, athletes and artists.
Government of Canada
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
The (CDB) is a tax-free benefit of up to $1600 per year for low- and modest-income families caring for children under the age of 18 who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment.
Canada Revenue Agency
DND-VAC Centre - Death and Disability Benefits Guide
A new and unique initiative in inter-departmental cooperation, designed to bring the joint efforts of both the Department of National Defence (DND) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) together in providing information and services to injured and retired military members and their families.
National Defence
Employment Insurance(EI) - Applying for benefits
Have you paid into the EI account and are you unemployed? Find out the requirements for regular, maternity, parental and/or sickness EI benefits...
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program
Would-be entrepreneurs living in rural areas in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba can access financial assistance and a range of business supports and services.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Excise tax information
If you are medically certified as having a permanent disability due to a mobility impairment and you cannot safely use public transportation, you can apply for a refund of part of the federal excise tax on the gasoline you buy.
Canada Revenue Agency
Family Health Benefit Program
Health benefits to cover the cost of prescription drugs is available to low and moderate income families with dependent children under age 25. Families must be eligible for PEI Medicare coverage.
Prince Edward Island Ministry of Health and Social Services
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