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).