Workers & housing module

Canada Worker Benefits, Income Support & Housing Relief

Screen employment-related credits and income replacement alongside housing supports. Housing benefits are jurisdiction-specific and do not have one national maximum.

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Programs and possible benefits

Amounts are dated official maximums, not a personal estimate or promise of payment.

Canada Workers Benefit

Up to $1,633 single · $2,813 family

2025 maximum basic refundable credit, with an additional disability supplement up to $843. Amounts differ in Alberta, Nunavut and Quebec.

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EI sickness benefits

Up to $729/week for up to 26 weeks

2026 maximum, generally 55% of insurable earnings, for eligible workers unable to work for medical reasons.

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Housing benefits and rent supplements

Varies by province, territory and municipality

Eligibility, wait lists, benefit formulas and maximums are set by the relevant housing program.

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Core requirements

The guide asks more specific questions based on the program and your province or territory.

For CWB, earn working income and meet age, student, residence and adjusted-net-income rules.
File an income tax return and complete the applicable CWB schedule.
For EI sickness, have insurable employment, enough hours and a medical reason that reduces weekly earnings.
For housing support, meet the local income, residence, household and housing-cost rules.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to apply separately for advance CWB payments?

CRA generally issues advance payments automatically when your prior tax return established CWB entitlement.

Is housing assistance the same in every province?

No. Programs may be portable benefits, rent-geared-to-income housing, tax credits or emergency supports, each with local rules.

Can I receive CWB and EI at the same time?

Both may affect annual income calculations. Eligibility and final amounts depend on your full tax and employment situation.

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