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Canada Disability Benefit

Employment and Social Development Canada

A federal income-tested benefit for working-age persons with disabilities who have an approved Disability Tax Credit.

About This Program

The Canada Disability Benefit is a federal income-tested benefit for eligible persons with disabilities aged 18 to 64. Eligibility requires approval for the Disability Tax Credit and meeting the applicable Canadian residency, tax-filing, citizenship or immigration-status, and income requirements. The benefit is intended to provide financial support to low-income working-age persons with disabilities.

Eligibility

Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
64
Income Tested
Yes

Additional Eligibility Information

Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
64
Requires Dtc Approval
Yes
Income Tested
Yes
Tax Return Required
Yes
Canadian Residency Requirement
Yes
Citizenship Or Qualifying Immigration Status Required
Yes

Financial Support

Payment Information

Payment Period
2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30
Maximum Annual Amount
$2,400.00
Maximum Monthly Amount
$200.00
Income Dependent
Yes
Supplemental Payment
Amount 150
Effective Date 2026-09-01

How to Apply

Official Program Information

Always confirm current eligibility, application instructions, and payment information with the program provider.

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Application Details

Online Application
Available

Available In

Alberta AB
British Columbia BC
Manitoba MB
New Brunswick NB
Newfoundland and Labrador NL
Northwest Territories NT
Nova Scotia NS
Nunavut NU
Ontario ON
Prince Edward Island PE
Quebec QC
Saskatchewan SK
Yukon YT

Program Information

Last Reviewed
September 15, 2026
Verification
Verified
Directory Status
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