BENEFITS
What the government offers, and who can get it
Benefits sit across three levels of government, each with its own site and its own name for the same idea, and no index crosses them. Here they are sorted by who they are for, each linking to the official page.
For Children5
- 🏔Alberta Childcare Fees: What the Flat $326.25 per Month MeansAs of April 1, 2025, Alberta applies a flat parent fee at eligible licensed childcare programs: $326.25 per month for full-time care and $230 for part-time care. This guide summarizes the official rules on eligibility, optional fees and how funding works.
- 🏔Alberta Student Aid: Loans and Grants GuideLearn about the application process, processing times, and important notes for Alberta Student Aid, including steps for first-time and returning users.
- How to Apply for EI Maternity and Parental BenefitsThe Government of Canada provides financial assistance to people who are away from work due to pregnancy, recent birth, or caring for a newborn or newly adopted child. This article summarizes eligibility, amounts, options, and application points based on official sources.
- How to Apply for the Child Disability Benefit (CDB)The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free monthly payment for families caring for a child under 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment. Eligible families receiving the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) with a child approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) get it automatically.
- Canada Learning Bond (CLB): Free Government Money for Your Child's EducationThe Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is a government benefit for low-income families to help save for a child's education, even without personal contributions. Learn the basics and how to apply.
For Adults9
- 🏔Alberta Energy Rebate: Apply Online by October 31Alberta's one-time $100 Alberta Energy Rebate requires an online application through an Alberta.ca Account by October 31, 2026; some provincial benefit recipients are enrolled automatically.
- 🏔Alberta Income Support Application GuideLearn about Alberta's Income Support program, including eligibility, how to apply, and contact information.
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC): A Benefit Many MissThe Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit from the Government of Canada for persons with severe and prolonged impairments or their supporting family members, reducing income tax payable. This article explains what it is and how to apply.
- 📍Calgary Fair Entry: One Application, Multiple DiscountsFair Entry is a single application process for low-income Calgarians to access reduced-cost city services. This article covers eligibility, documents, application methods, and official sources.
- Canada Caregiver Credit: Tax Relief for Supporting FamilyThe Canada caregiver credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps taxpayers who support a spouse or dependant with a mental or physical infirmity. This article covers eligibility, claim amounts, required documents, and how to claim.
- 📍Edmonton Leisure Access Program: Free Swimming and Fitness for Low-Income Families? How to Apply?The City of Edmonton offers the Leisure Access Program for low-income residents, providing free or discounted access to city recreation facilities. This article covers eligibility, application steps, and official sources.
- How to Apply for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) provides direct financial support to persons with disabilities aged 18 to 64. Eligibility starts June 2025, payments begin July 2025. Payments start the month after approval, with possible back payments up to 24 months.
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP): The One with the Highest Government MatchingThe RDSP is a savings plan for individuals approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to save for long-term financial security. The government contributes through grants and bonds, but contributions are not tax-deductible. This article summarizes official rules with links.
- 🏔AISH: Alberta's Severe Disability Benefit GuideLearn about Alberta's Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH): eligibility, benefits, and how it relates to federal disability supports.
For Seniors8
- How to Apply for CPP Disability BenefitsThe Canada Pension Plan disability benefit is a monthly payment for Canadians aged 18 to 65 who cannot work due to disability. This article summarizes official eligibility, amounts, and application steps.
- 🏔Alberta Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program: Deferring Property Taxes Until You SellAlberta's Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program allows eligible homeowners aged 65 and older to defer residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan from the Government of Alberta. The loan becomes due when the home is sold, ownership changes, or the home is no longer the primary residence.
- 🏔Special Needs Assistance for Seniors in Alberta: Can Hearing Aids, Appliances, etc. Be Covered?Alberta offers Special Needs Assistance for Seniors covering health supports, personal supports, and appliances/furniture. This article summarizes eligibility, income thresholds, and covered items with official sources.
- Home Accessibility Tax Credit for SeniorsThe federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) helps cover costs of renovations that make a home safer and more accessible. This article explains eligibility, eligible expenses, credit amount, and how to claim.
- Allowance: A Benefit for Spouses Aged 60-64The Allowance is a monthly tax-free benefit for Canadians aged 60-64 with low income whose spouse is eligible for GIS. Learn about eligibility and application timing.
- CPP Survivor's Pension: How Much You Can Receive and How to Apply After a Spouse's DeathThe CPP survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of a deceased contributor. This guide covers eligibility, how the amount is calculated, how it combines with other CPP benefits, and how to apply.
- 🏔Alberta Seniors Benefit GuideLearn about eligibility, income requirements, application steps, and official sources for the Alberta Seniors Benefit.
- After a Loved One Dies: CPP Death Benefit and Survivor's BenefitsThe Canada Pension Plan (CPP) death benefit is a one-time payment to the estate or eligible individuals on behalf of a deceased contributor. This article explains eligibility, amount, application steps, and official sources.
🍁 federal · 🏔 provincial · 📍 municipal. Amounts and eligibility change, and we do not assess your case — check the official link at the foot of each guide.
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