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Ontario Works
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This program provides financial and employment assistance to people in temporary financial need. People receiving assistance through Ontario Works participate in a wide range of employment assistance activities, which help them prepare for, find, and keep a job.
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- Toll-Free: 1 888 789-4199
- Toronto: 1 416 325-5666
- TTY: 1 800 387-5559
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Guaranteed Annual Income System for Seniors
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This system provides a monthly income supplement to seniors (aged 65 and over) who receive full or partial Old Age Security and/or Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits and whose income falls within provincial guidelines.
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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- No application is necessary.
- If you meet the eligibility requirements, your benefits will be determined automatically.
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Ontario Disability Support Program
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This program is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent.
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Additional Information
- ODSP Employment Supports is a voluntary program that helps people with disabilities find work.
- You may be eligible for ODSP Employment Supports if you have a physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more and, as a result, makes it hard for you to find or keep a job.
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Employment Insurance (EI) Fishing Benefits
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Fishing benefits are paid to qualifying, self-employed fishers. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.
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Additional Information
- The benefit period for fishing benefits can start as early as the week of October 1st and must end no later than the week of June 15th, or as early as the week of April 1st and must end no later than the week of December 15th.
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Social Assistance Program
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This program provides funding to First Nation communities to help their eligible members meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter.
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