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Nova Scotia Income Assistance
This program helps individuals who are in financial need.

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Canada Employment Insurance (EI) and Regular Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides Regular Benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Nova Scotia Community Services Pharmacare Program
This program provides prescription drug coverage to individuals who qualify for the Income Assistance Program.

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  • General Inquiries: 1 902 424-3833
  • TTY: 1 902 424-3939




Canada Maternity, Parental, or Sickness Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides maternity/parental benefits to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. Sickness benefits are paid to those who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Canada Employment Insurance (EI) Fishing Benefits
Fishing benefits are paid to qualifying, self-employed fishers. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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  • 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.




Canada Employment Insurance (EI) for Workers and/or Residents Outside Canada
Certain individuals working for Canadian organizations outside Canada may qualify for benefits under Canada's Employment Insurance program. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Canada Social Assistance Program
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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