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Government Benefits - Ontario

Ontario government benefits, programs and services

Government of Ontario

Congratulatory Messages

Request congratulatory messages from the Queen, Federal and Ontario dignitaries for wedding anniversaries and birthdays.

Ministry of Government and Consumer Services - Consumer Protection

Learn your rights as a consumer, and how to protect yourself.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles - Rebates of up to $2,000 of Retail Sales Tax (RST)

 

Homeowners

Ontario Power Authority Cool Savings Rebates

Rebates of $25 to $400 are available for residents and businesses (with residential-type systems) of Ontario who purchase and install their new central heating or cooling equipment through a participating contractor.  This rebate program ends December 31, 2009.

Home Energy Savings Program (Retrofit Program)

This program provides rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements, which is matched by the Federal government ecoENERGY Retrofit Grants and Incentives, for total rebates of up to $10,000.

Housing and Property

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to housing and property, including affordable housing, and help for landlords and tenants.

Land transfer tax refund for first-time home buyers

 

Health Care

Drug Benefit Program

Covers most of the cost of prescription drugs for eligible Ontario residents.

Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP)

Northern Health Travel Grant Program

Defray transportation costs for eligible Northern residents.

 

Children and families

Child and family benefits provided by federal and provincial/territorial governments

 

Disabled

Disability Support Program

Financial assistance (for ages 18+) or help with employment (for ages 16+).

Ontario Community Support Association (OSCA)

Member organizations provide not-for-profit health and social services that help people with a disability, illness or limitation due to aging to live at home in their own communities.  See also Home & Community Support website.

 

Seniors

Ontario Seniors

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat

Financial Assistance for Seniors

Guaranteed Annual Income System for Seniors 65 and older.

Ontario Community Support Association (OSCA)

Member organizations provide not-for-profit health and social services that help people with a disability, illness or limitation due to aging to live at home in their own communities.  See also Home & Community Support website.

 

Students

Ontario government information for students including financial aid.

Canada Benefits information for students

Choose your province or territory to see financial aid, bursary and scholarship and other information for students.

 

Revised: January 07, 2010

 

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