Online Application for Social Assistance

Employment Insurance

If you have been laid off from a job where you have been paying into EI, you must apply through Service Canada.

EI will compensate you to a maximum of 55% of your insurable income to a maximum yearly insurable earnings amount is $54,200. This means that you can receive a maximum amount of $573 per week.

You will require a Record of Employment (RoE) from your employer – many are equipped to send this electronically to Service Canada. You DO NOT need to wait for the RoE in order to apply.

Low-income energy assistance program

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides a one-time financial assistance grant to low-income customers who are struggling to pay their electricity bill. Contact us for additional information about the program, and, where applicable, to be directed to the appropriate agency.

Ontario Electricity Support Program

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) / Arrears Management Program (AMP) The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) provides ongoing monthly credits directly on the bills of eligible low-income customers.

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