Ontario has two social assistance programs to help eligible residents of Ontario who are in financial need.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) helps people with disabilities. It has two parts:
- financial help — this is called Income Support
- help finding a job — this is called Employment Supports.
Ontario Works helps people who are in temporary financial need.
Computer error affecting Ontario Works payments in 11 municipalities
How we help
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Changes coming to social assistance
Reviewing Ontario's social assistance
The Ontario government is committed to making long-term improvements to social assistance programs so they work better for the people who need them and help lift more Ontarians out of poverty.
We are starting with a focus on improving incomes, promoting better employment outcomes and increasing fairness in this system. Learn more
About the Ontario Disability Support Program