Income Supports

You may apply for income assistance from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) if you are in financial need and are a resident of Ontario. You may also be eligible for disability benefits from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) if you made sufficient contributions to the program and cannot work due to a disability.

For Ontario residents:

The following links will take you to the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services website

Ontario Works Program (OW)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Income Security Program for all Canadians

The following links will take you to the Service Canada website:

Old Age Security (OAS) Program
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Canada Pension Plan
Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
Survivor Benefits

For more detailed information, please contact the Income Maintenance and Advocacy Program's office.