Canada Housing Benefit
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Ottawa to top up Canada Housing Benefit rent support by $99M: FreelandThe federal government will top up the Canada Housing Benefit by $99 million, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Tuesday.PoliticsFeb 6
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Many Canadians lost out on federal housing, dental benefits last year. Why?The federal government has advertised both measures as part of its affordability plan and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has touted the benefits as targeted help.CanadaApr 18, 2023
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Feds working on ‘wrinkle’ that excluded AISH recipients from $500 rent top upThe federal government is working on a "policy wrinkle" that made Albertans who rely on AISH payments ineligible for the $500 rent top-up payment.CanadaMar 14, 2023
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Canadians missing out on benefits delivered by CRA when taxes not filedCanadians who don't file their tax returns are sometimes shocked to find out how much money they're owed by the government for years of missed benefits.MoneyDec 16, 2022
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Minister asks feds to raise rent top up threshold, says thousands of Albertans on AISH ineligibleAlberta is asking Ottawa to adjust the criteria for its $500 rent top up, saying the current limit makes tens of thousands of Albertans with disabilities ineligible.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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Albertans receiving disability benefits will miss out on feds’ rent top up: AISH clientA woman who relies on provincial and federal disability benefits says she and other Albertans like her are ineligible for the federal government's one-time rent benefit.CanadaDec 14, 2022
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Some Canadians can apply for a one-time rent top up starting Monday. Here’s what to knowThe government of Canada will be opening its applications Monday for a one-time top-up as part of the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) program.ConsumerDec 11, 2022
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Liberals set up housing council as 7 provinces sign up for rent assistance programThe national housing council will work in tandem with a federal advocate that will help root out systemic issues in the housing system.CanadaNov 22, 2020
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Alberta woman frustrated to learn provincial review means she is not on rent supplement program waitlistWith two rent supplement programs currently under review by the provincial government, an Alberta woman hoping to be on the waitlist for one of them says she is frustrated.PoliticsJan 21, 2020
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Sask. Rental Housing Supplement replacement planned for March: ministerThe Sask. social services minister plans on bringing the Canada Housing Benefit pitch to cabinet for final approval, before passing it along to Ottawa.PoliticsJan 15, 2020
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