Benefits Blog
Guides, updates and practical tips to maximize Ontario benefits.
Tax Tips
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit 2026: Eligibility + Payment Schedule
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit eligibility for 2026, maximum amounts by age, how rent and property tax affect your payment, and when you get paid.
How-To
ODSP 2026: Eligibility, Payment Amounts + How to Apply in Ontario
ODSP eligibility requirements in 2026, how much you can receive, how to apply for disability support in Ontario, and how ODSP works with other benefits.
Benefits Guide
OAS and GIS Payment Dates 2026: Updated Amounts and Full Schedule for Canadian Seniors
Full 2026 OAS and GIS payment schedule, updated amounts ($752/mo at 65, $1,123/mo GIS max), income limits, and what happens if you don't file taxes.
News & Updates
Government Benefits Payment Dates: April 2026 Complete Calendar
Every April 2026 payment date: GST Apr 2, OTB Apr 10, CCB Apr 20, OAS Apr 28, ODSP Apr 30. Federal + Ontario in one calendar. See all 9 dates
Benefits Guide
ODSP vs Ontario Works 2026: Rates, Rules + Which to Apply For
Compare ODSP and Ontario Works side by side: monthly rates, earnings exemptions, asset limits, and how to transition from OW to ODSP in 2026.
Benefits Guide
ODSP Rates 2026: Updated Amounts and the $1,000 Earnings Exemption
ODSP rates for 2026: $1,436/mo single (after the July 2026 increase). Full rate table, $1,000 earnings exemption, asset limits, and how to apply.
Benefits Guide
ODSP Shelter Allowance 2026: Maximum Amounts by Family Size
ODSP shelter maximums for 2026: $611 (single) to $1,259 (6+ people). See eligible costs, board & lodging rates, and what you actually receive. Check your amount
Benefits Guide
Ontario Trillium Benefit 2026: Eligibility, Amounts, Dates
Ontario Trillium Benefit eligibility for 2026, how much you can get from the OTB, the three credits inside it, and monthly payment dates explained.
How-To
Government Benefits for Newcomers to Canada 2026: What You Qualify for and How to Apply
New to Canada? You may qualify for CCB, GST/HST credit, OTB, and more. How to access government benefits as a newcomer — even before your first tax return.
Benefits Guide
Do You File Taxes on ODSP or Ontario Works? 2026 Guide
Yes — filing taxes on ODSP or Ontario Works is critical to keep your OTB, GST/HST credit, CCB, and GIS. Here's what to know for 2026.
News & Updates
April 2026 Ontario & Canada Benefit Payments Schedule: ODSP, Ontario Works, CCB, Trillium Benefit, and GST/HST Credit Dates
All April 2026 benefit payment dates for Ontario residents in one place: ODSP (April 30), Ontario Works (March 31), Ontario Trillium Benefit (April 10), Canada Child Benefit (April 20), and GST/HST Credit (April 2). Check your eligibility and exact amounts.
Benefits Guide
Ontario Works Earnings Exemption 2026: How Much You Can Earn and What You Actually Keep
OW lets you keep the first $200/mo + 50% above after 3 months. Earn $500? Keep $1,083 total. See worked examples and OW vs ODSP comparison