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Step 3 - Income Assistance

Have you attended your first meeting with a caseworker?

You answered "no".

Here is the information you will need to attend your first meeting with a caseworker

When you attend the first meeting with a caseworker, they will ask you for information about yourself to determine if you are eligible for Income Assistance. They will also ask you to provide the documentation they have requested and may take photocopies for your file.

After your meeting with a caseworker, it typically takes three to seven business days to determine if you are eligible to receive Income Assistance. After that time, you will receive a phone call or a letter stating if you are approved, and if you are, the amount you will receive each month.

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How to apply After you apply – approved or denied

What province are you from?

Knowing your province helps us make this tool the best experience for you.

Important information about benefits for Indigenous Peoples

If you are Indigenous there are many things that affect the benefits you can get and the dollar amounts you can get from them. These include the agreements your band or governing body has with provincial, territorial, and federal governments. Before applying to any benefits, you should speak with your governing body, if applicable.

AFOA Canada and Prosper Canada are currently seeking funding to develop an online tool that serves the needs of Indigenous people living in Canada.