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
British Columbia
The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program can help you find skilled employment in BC. You can get help to build an action plan, get workplace experience, and receive financial support to help you upgrade.
Easy application
British Columbia
If you are recipient of income assistance, disability assistance, or hardship assistance, with a confirmed job offer of employment, you may be eligible for a supplement to assist with the purchase of essential transportation and work-related items needed to begin a job that will enable your family to leave assistance.
Up to $1,000.
Easy application
British Columbia
If you need assistance but are not eligible for income assistance or disability assistance, you may be eligible for hardship assistance. All hardship assistance is provided on a temporary basis for one month at a time, and eligibility must be re-established for each month it is requested.
$560 - $1,593.06 per month. Plus, additional funding for shelter.
Easy application
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.
Easy application
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
Easy application