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 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 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 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
Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and online request form.
Languages: English, Interpretation in ASL and other languages on request
National
The GAIN Program (Guidance & Assistance in Navigating Disability Support) is a free service offered by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC). VLRC's Disability Benefit Navigators provide one-to-one support to help people with disabilities understand and apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), and other federal, provincial and territorial credits and benefits, including help with appeals. Although operated by VLRC, the GAIN Program assists people with all disabilities, not only vision loss.
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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