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Provincial and Federal Government benefits programs. Examples include social assistance, tax benefits, subsidies, pensions and more.
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Provides a one-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor.
If an estate exists, the executor named in the will or the administrator named by the Court to administer the estate applies for the death benefit.
If no estate exists or if the executor has not applied for the death benefit, payment may be made to other persons who apply for the benefit in the following order of priority:
If an estate exists, the executor named in the will or the administrator named by the Court to administer the estate applies for the death benefit.
If no estate exists or if the executor has not applied for the death benefit, payment may be made to other persons who apply for the benefit in the following order of priority:
- the person or institution that has paid for or that is responsible for paying for the funeral expenses of the deceased
- the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased
- the next-of-kin of the deceased
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Provides monthly disability benefits to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP and who are disabled and cannot work at any job on a regular basis.
The payment amount varies - there is a basic amount and additional money based on how much an individual paid into the Canadian Pension Plan while working.
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A voluntary program that helps Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit recipients return to work.
Individuals receiving a CPP disability benefit may be eligible for vocational counseling, financial support for training, and job-search services.
Services offered may include:
Individuals receiving a CPP disability benefit may be eligible for vocational counseling, financial support for training, and job-search services.
Services offered may include:
- Employment counselling and guidance: One-on-one guidance to identify needs, assess education and current job skills, discuss work goals and find out about the current local job market
- Planning a return to work: A vocational rehabilitation specialist will help develop an individualized return-to-work rehabilitation plan in consultation with the treating doctor or nurse practitioner
- Improving skills/retraining: CPP may cover the costs to improve skills, upgrade education or retrain to secure a job
- Developing job-search skills: After work-related rehabilitation is completed, the vocational rehabilitation specialist can help participants find work
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Monthly CPP benefit for retirement pension beneficiaries found to be disabled but not eligible for a disability pension due to being CPP retirement pension beneficiaries for more than 15 months.
Applicants who have made sufficient contributions may be eligible for this benefit in addition to their retirement pension until they are 65 years.
Applicants who have made sufficient contributions may be eligible for this benefit in addition to their retirement pension until they are 65 years.
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of an individual's income when they retire.
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Provides a monthly pension to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
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A refundable tax credit for income eligible individuals and families, claimed when filing an income tax return. If eligible, the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) provides up to 50% of the benefit in advance, issued automatically in three instalments
There are two parts to the benefit: a basic amount and a disability supplement.
See website for exact payment details.
Note: Has replaced the Working Income Tax Benefit
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Helps to cover a portion of the closing cost on first home purchase of eligible individuals who live in Epekwitk / PEI. Eligible applicants can apply to receive a contribution of up to $2,500 to support the closing costs of the purchase.
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Supports income eligible households to have access to internet at home with affordable prices in partnership with participating Internet providers. The packages are $10 or $20 per month depending on preferred internet speed and data capacity. Eligible households will receive a letter with an access code from the Government of Canada. If a household has NOT received the letter, they are not able to sign up for the initiative.
Note: If the letter is lost, it cannot be re-issued.
Note: If the letter is lost, it cannot be re-issued.
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An instant rebate of $500 is available for e-bike purchases that retail from $1,200 (before tax). Rebate is applied at the cash register. One rebate is eligible for residents and up to five rebates for organizations per calendar year.
E-bikes must meet the following conditions:
E-bikes must meet the following conditions:
- Electric motor must be 500 watts or less
- Two or three wheels that touch the ground
- Maximum speed of 32 km/h
- Maximum weight of 120kg
- All other regulations as set out by the Highway Safety Act
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- Disaster / Extreme Weather
- Dental and Pharmacare
- Education and Training
- Family and Children Financial Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Indigenous Peoples
- Financial Assistance for Older Adults
- Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
- Government Benefits
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- Home Purchase and Rental Support
- Home Renovation and Repair Assistance
- Medical Transportation Assistance
- Money Management and Tax Supports
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- Veterans Financial Assistance
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- Medical Expense Assistance
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- Navigation and Health Helplines
- Older Adults
- Respite, Hospice and Palliative Care
- Sexual Health
- Women, Pregnancy and Postnatal
We acknowledge that the land on which we learn, live and work is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk, represented by the Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation.