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Benefits planner

OW, ODSP, COHB, CSUMB, CCB, EI, CPP, rent banks — a print-only checklist.

Nothing is stored. Print or Save as PDF if you need a record. Confirm current statutes before you act.

Benefits checklist — print and tick

Receipt of public assistance is a Code ground. A landlord cannot refuse you for it.

  • ☐ Ontario Works — including emergency assistance
  • ☐ ODSP — basic needs, shelter, discretionary, start-up
  • ☐ Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit or local housing stability fund
  • ☐ Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit / municipal housing allowance
  • ☐ Rent bank or charity rent fund
  • ☐ Canada Child Benefit
  • ☐ GST/HST credit and related federal credits
  • ☐ Employment Insurance
  • ☐ CPP / OAS / GIS
  • ☐ Canada Disability Benefit / DTC / T2201 / RDSP
  • ☐ Canadian Dental Care Plan
  • ☐ Veterans programs / VQRP+
  • ☐ Trillium / energy assistance
  • ☐ Child care subsidy
  • ☐ ID replacement (ServiceOntario, OW funds)

Internal review deadlines on OW/ODSP are short. ISAC and your clinic can help.

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