Moving to a new country is a lot. We can help you find money and support your family may get. Answer up to 7 short questions to start.
July 2026 to June 2027. These amounts are not exact. The government decides the real amount.
Money every month to help raise kids under 18.
Up to $8,157 a year for each child under 6
Up to $6,883 a year for each child 6 to 17
Who can get it: Permanent residents and protected persons. Work or study permit holders only after 18 months in Canada with a valid permit in month 19.
How to get it: New residents: Form RC66 + RC66SCH.
Official page: canada.ca
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Extra Ontario money for kids under 18.
Up to $1,760 a year for each child
Who can get it: Same families who get the Canada Child Benefit.
How to get it: Comes with the Canada Child Benefit, same monthly deposit.
Official page: ontario.ca
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Money 4 times a year for food and daily costs. Replaced the GST credit in July 2026.
Up to $679 a year if single
Up to $890 a year for a couple
Plus up to $234 for each child under 19
Who can get it: Residents with low or modest income.
How to get it: New residents: Form RC151 (or RC66 if applying for the child benefit). After that, file taxes every year.
Official page: canada.ca
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Help with sales tax, rent and property tax.
Up to $378 for sales tax, for each adult and child
Up to $1,307 for energy and property tax (ages 18 to 64)
Who can get it: Ontario residents with low or modest income who pay rent or property tax.
How to get it: File a tax return with Form ON-BEN.
Official page: ontario.ca
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Free doctor and hospital care. No waiting period.
Free doctor and hospital care
Who can get it: Permanent residents and protected persons. Work permit holders only if working full-time for an Ontario employer for 6 months or more.
How to get it: Apply in person at ServiceOntario.
Official page: ontario.ca
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Free English classes and help with jobs, housing and forms.
Free English classes and settlement help
Who can get it: Permanent residents, people approved for permanent residence, refugees and protected persons. Temporary residents usually cannot. If you became a permanent resident through an economic program (for example Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program), you can use these services for up to 6 years after becoming a PR (5 years from April 1, 2027). Citizens cannot use them.
How to get it: Find a local settlement agency on the IRCC 'Find free newcomer services near you' page.
Official page: ircc.canada.ca
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File a tax return every year, even with zero income. It unlocks most benefits.
Tip: Open a bank account so benefit money can go straight into it by direct deposit.
No. This site is free, and applying for government benefits is free too.
No. We are an independent site. Every answer links to the official government page.
Yes. Filing every year, even with zero income, is how most benefit payments start and keep coming.
No. Permanent residents and protected persons can get most benefits. Work or study permit holders can get some, and some only after 18 months.
Free English classes and settlement agencies can help, often in your own language. Our picture guide is coming soon.
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