Government Benefits
Use this plain-language Benefit Information Guide to find information about current government benefits. This guide is compiled and updated by Jennifer Robson, Associate Professor of Political Management, Carleton University. It was made to reflect changes due to COVID-19 and uses public information. Any errors or omissions are unintended. 

In addition, check out these resources from the Canada Revenue Agency:

Money to Help You

COVID-19 Benefits Factsheet

COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Q&A: COVID-19 Government of Canada Support for Individuals

Career Programs

Check the calendar for an updated list of programs for job seekers offered through the library. These include online workshops lead by YMCA Employment Services as well as Contact North. Read more about them in our Partner Highlight blog post.

Financial Programs

Learn basic financial skills or find answers to your money and tax questions in these online library programs for financial literacy. Program partners include the Canada Revenue Agency, ABC Life Literacy Canada and TD Canada Trust.

Employment Workshops

The Working Centre maintains the KW Community Employment Workshops Calendar. The calendar has been updated to show available online workshops.