NUCB
The Nunavut Child Benefit (NUCB) is a tax-free monthly payment to help low-income families with the cost of raising children. It is combined with the federal Canada Child Benefit and paid together, with a partial benefit for families with higher incomes.
Apply for the Canada Child Benefit and file your taxes every year so the NUCB is paid automatically. You must have earned income of at least $3,955 in the previous year to qualify, so make sure your earned income is reported. Families with adjusted family net income above $22,065 receive a partial benefit.
You may qualify if you are a Nunavut resident with a child under 18, file your taxes, have earned income of at least $3,955 in the previous year, and your adjusted family net income is within the program's limits. Families with income above $22,065 receive a partial benefit.
Your Canada Child Benefit application and your filed annual income tax return, since the NUCB is calculated automatically from your adjusted family net income and earned income.
Apply for the Canada Child Benefit through the CRA. You must file your annual income tax return and have earned income of at least $3,955 in the previous year; the NUCB is calculated automatically based on your adjusted family net income.
A common mistake is not applying for the Canada Child Benefit, which is required. Another is not filing your tax return, since eligibility depends on your family net income. People also miss that you must have earned income of at least $3,955 in the previous year to qualify.
The Application Helper walks you through each question on this benefit's form in plain language.
Nunavut Daycare Subsidy
Child-care assistance for eligible low-income Nunavut parents who are working, in training, or in education.
View detailsNunavut Income Assistance
Nunavut's Income Assistance Program provides financial help to residents 18 and older in financial need, covering basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. It includes enhanced support for people with disabilities and seniors, with people 60 and older exempt from the work requirement.
View detailsCanada-Nunavut Housing Benefit
The Canada-Nunavut Housing Benefit helps low-income Nunavut residents afford rent by financing the difference between 24% of the recipient's household income and the market rent. The average monthly benefit is significant, given Nunavut's high housing costs, and supports households most in housing need.
View detailsFree disability-benefits navigation services are available if you'd like help understanding or applying for this benefit.
Iqaluit, NU
NDMS is the territorial organization that offers support, advocacy, education, and resources for Nunavummiut with disabilities. It is the main cross-disability organization supporting Nunavut residents with disabilities and their families.
National
Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization providing cross-disability support and navigation services to Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) peoples in Canada with disabilities. It delivers the National Indigenous Navigation Services to help Indigenous persons with disabilities access the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and other federal, provincial and territorial disability benefits.
Languages: English, French
National
Disability Alliance Canada is a national cross-disability non-profit that provides free one-on-one support to help people navigate federal disability programs, including the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit (CPP-D), the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). They also offer educational guides, training and workshops, and help with applications, reconsiderations, and appeals.
Languages: English, French
Application denied?
If your application is turned down, the Appeals Guide explains filing deadlines, escalation levels, and where to find free legal and advocate help.
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