Workers Financial Assistance

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

Provides income support benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (ex: shortage of work, seasonal, or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work but cannot find a job.

Generally the basic rate is calculated at 55% of average insurable weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount. EI can be paid out from 14 weeks to a maximum of 45 weeks, depending on the regional unemployment rate.

Applications are to be made as soon as employment stops, even if the Record of Employment (ROE) has not been received. Benefits may be lost if the claim is submitted more than four weeks after the last day of work.

In most cases, individuals who quit their job due to a refusal to comply with their employer's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy will not be eligible for EI benefits. See website for list of exceptions.

Provides up to 26 weeks of financial assistance for individuals who cannot work for medical reasons. The benefits pay 55% of earnings up to a maximum weekly amount.

• Medical aid to cover treatment costs
• Wage loss compensation
• Medical expense reimbursement for medications and more
• An impairment assessment
• Survivor benefits

Provides financial benefits to eligible dependents of workers who died as a result of a workplace injury.