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Newcomer / immigrant

New to Canada? Here are some important benefits you should know about. You may also be able to get other benefits depending on your situation. View the ‘Starting points’ menu to see what situations apply to you or answer the ‘Questionnaire’ to get personalized recommendations.

Common newcomer / immigrant benefits

Federal

If you live in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island or Saskatchewan and you file your taxes, you may be able to get this benefit to offset the cost of the government of Canada’s pollution pricing.

The amount you receive depends on your family situation and the province you reside in.

Tax filing required

Federal

If you are raising a children under 18 years of age, this program can give you a tax-free monthly payment, per child.

Up to $6,833 per year, for each eligible child.

Tax filing required

Federal

This program provides income support and assistance for a range of immediate essential services for newcomers.

Dependent on your unique circumstances.

Tax filing not required

Federal

This initiative provides a one-time payment of up to $3000 per individual in any Ukrainian family that arrived under the Canada-Ukraine authorisation for emergency travel.

$3,000 for each adult and $1,500 for each child under 18

Tax filing not required