Regular income benefits
Reviewed: December 31, 2023
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Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits |
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1. This is usually the 52 weeks before your claim.The number of hours depends on the unemployment rate in your region: srv129.services.gc.ca/eiregions/eng/rates_cur.aspx2. This is usually the 52 weeks before your claim. |
EI sickness benefits |
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3. You’ll need medical proof of your sickness or injury. |
Ontario Works (OW) |
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4. You’ll have to give information about your household’s finances to the government.
5. Other adult members of your family who live with you may also have to take part in an employment program. |
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) |
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6. You’ll have to give information about your finances to the government.
7. Your disability must affect your ability to work or care for yourself. Most people must have medical proof of their disability. But some may not, for example, people 65 and older who can’t get Old Age Security or who already qualify for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits |
For more information about these programs, visit stepstojustice.ca. This is general information for people in Ontario, Canada. It is not legal advice.
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