Financial Support

Canada Response Benefit

The CRB supports Canadians by providing financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19.

Family Support Benefit

Learn about funding that families can apply for if they have children who are not in school or child care because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Toronto Hydro Financial Support

Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. It offers two types of assistance:

  • Financial assistance, including:

      • income support to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter

      • health benefits for clients and their families

  • Employment assistance to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job. This assistance may include:

      • workshops on resume writing and interviewing

      • job counselling

      • job-specific training

      • access to basic education, so clients can finish high school or improve their language skills

In most cases, a client must agree to participate in employment assistance activities in order to receive financial assistance.

Emergency assistance is also available to people who are in a crisis or an emergency situation (e.g. people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship and/or are worried about their safety).