Unemployment Support & Financial Assistance

Unemployment Support & Financial Assistance

This section connects individuals with resources that offer financial relief, employment insurance, emergency support, and guidance on accessing provincial and federal assistance programs.

• Employment Insurance (EI) | Government of Canada
  The EI Contact Centre offers direct support for navigating Employment Insurance benefits, including regular, maternity, parental, and caregiver benefits. Whether you've had to leave a job due to a posting or are transitioning back into the workforce, this service helps you understand eligibility, submit claims, and manage your file.
  
  For more general information, visit Canada | Employment Insurance
  
  For information specific for military families, visit Canada | Employment Insurance Military Families, Employment Insurance: Extended Parental Benefit Period for Military Families
  
  1-800-206-7218 | TTY: 1-800-529-3742
  
  Location: Canada
  Language: English, French
  Service Delivery: Virtual, In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All, Military Spouses
• Alberta Income Support | Government of Alberta
  Provides financial aid to individuals unable to meet basic needs due to unemployment, illness, or other barriers. Includes job search and training support.
  
  For more information, visit Alberta | Income Support
  
   1-877-644-9992
  
  Location: Alberta
  Language: English
  Service Delivery: In-person, Virtual
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
   
• BC Employment and Assistance Program (BCEA) | Government of British Columbia
  The BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) program provides financial support to individuals and families who are unable to meet basic needs due to unemployment, disability, or other barriers. The program also helps recipients transition to sustainable employment through WorkBC services.
  
  For more information, visit BC | Income Assistance
  
   1-866-866-0800
  
  Location: British Columbia
  Language: English
  Service Delivery: In-person, Virtual
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Manitoba Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) | Government of Manitoba
  The EIA program supports Manitobans with basic needs and helps them transition to employment through training and job placement.
  
  For more information, visit Manitoba | Employment and Income Assistance
  
  If you live in the City of Winnipeg, call 204-948-4000. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call 1-800-855-0511 (Manitoba Relay Service). 
  
  If you live outside Winnipeg, call toll free 1-855-944-8111 to book an appointment. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call 1-800-855-0511 (Manitoba Relay Service).
  
  
  Location: Manitoba
  Language: English, French
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• New Brunswick Social Assistance Program | New Brunswick Canada
  Social Assistance provides financial support to people who cannot afford basic living costs such as food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities. It can also help you access programs to transition to employment. 
  
  For more information, visit New Brunswick | Social Assistance Program 
  
  1-833-733-7835
  
  Location: New Brunswick
  Language: English, French
  Service Delivery: In-person, Virtual
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Newfoundland & Labrador Income and Social Support | Newfoundland & Labrador Canada
  Offers basic financial assistance and employment services to eligible residents, including those affected by job loss.
  
  For more information, visit Newfoundland & Labrador | income and Social Support Division 
  
  1-877-729-7888
  incomesupport@gov.nl.ca
  
  Location: Newfoundland & Labrador
  Language: English
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Nova Scotia Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) | Nova Scotia Canada
  Helps individuals meet basic needs and access employment services to achieve financial independence.
  
  For more information, visit Nova Scotia | Employment Support and Income Assistance
  
  Location: Nova Scotia
  Language: English
  Service Delivery: In-person, Virtual
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Ontario Works | Government of Ontario
  Provides financial assistance and employment services to help individuals re-enter the workforce.
  
  For more information, visit Ontario | Ontario Works
  
  Location: Ontario
  Language: English, (French available online)
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
   
• Prince Edward Island Employment Assistance | Government of PEI
  SkillsPEI works closely with a number of External Service Providers who assist unemployed and underemployed individuals to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. 
  
  For more information, contact an External Service Provider in your area Employment Assistance Services | Government of Prince Edward Island
  
  Location: PEI
  Language: English, (French available online)
  Service Delivery: In-person and online
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Quebec Social Assistance and Social Solidarity | Government of Quebec
  Administered by the Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MTESS), these programs provide financial assistance to individuals and families with limited income. The Social Assistance Program supports those without severe employment limitations, while the Social Solidarity Program is designed for individuals with serious health-related barriers to employment. Additional support includes free childcare (in French), reimbursement for employment-related expenses, and integration services.
  
  For more information, visit Quebec | Social Assistance and Social Solidarity
  
  Montréal: 514-873-4000 | Toll-Free (Québec): 1-877-767-8773
  
  Location: Quebec
  Language: French, (English available online)
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) | Government of Saskatchewan
  The SIS program takes a whole income approach by providing a monthly financial benefit to individuals and families for shelter and basic needs, that recognizes other sources of income (such as a part-time job, federal benefits and income tax refunds), and provides increased earned income exemptions.
  
  For more information, visit Saskatchewan | Income Support 
  
  1-866-221-5200 | TTY: 1-866-995-0099
  
  Location: Saskatchewan
  Language: English, French
  Service Delivery: In-person, Virtual
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Northwest Territories Income Assistance Program | Government of Northwest Territories
  This program provides monthly financial support to residents of the Northwest Territories who are 19 years or older and whose basic needs exceed their income. It covers essential costs such as food, shelter, and utilities, and encourages self-reliance and community participation. 
  
  For more information, visit Northwest Territories | Income Assistance Program  
  
  1-866-221-5200 | TTY: 1-866-995-0099
  
  Location: Northwest Territories
  Language: English, Indigenous languages available
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
• Nunavut Income Assistance Program | Government of Nunavut
  The Income Assistance Program is a last-resort financial support system designed to help individuals and families meet basic needs when they are unable to do so due to unemployment, disability, illness, or low income.
  
  For more information, visit Nunavut | Income Assistance Program  
  
  Location: Nunavut
  Language: English, Inuktitut
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All
   
• Yukon Social Assistance | Government of Yukon
  The program offers employment and training support through the Head Start Program.
  
  For more information, visit Yukon | Social Assistance
  
  1-867-667-5674
  incomesupport@yukon.ca 
  
  Location: Yukon
  Language: English
  Service Delivery: In-person
  Cost: Free
  
  Audience(s): 
  All