1. Learn about qualifying financially
Beware of scams
People have been getting phone calls with a pre-recorded message telling them their Ontario Works account has been deleted.
This is a scam to trick you into sharing your personal information. If you get a call like that, hang up the phone. You can report these calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Question & Answer
I need money to live. Can I get help from Ontario Works?You must qualify financially to get Ontario Works (OW). This means that you must need so that you have enough money to live on.
Information about income and assets
To qualify financially for OW, your can't be more than a certain amount. That amount depends on the number of people in your and the cost of your housing.
OW looks at your because your assets can't be worth more than a certain amount. This amount also depends on the number of people in your household.
Income and assets OW does not count
There are some types of income and assets that OW does not count. For example, they do not count your home, one car, and most household items like furniture and appliances.
But you still have to give OW information about all of your income and assets.
