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Ontario Government Benefits, Programs and Services

Government of Ontario

Office of the Premier - Congratulatory Certificates

For congratulatory messages from the Prime Minister, Governor General, or Her Majesty the Queen see Government Benefits - Canada.

Ontario Taxes and Benefits - Access an online tool to Find out about benefit programs you may be eligible for.

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

Consumer Protection Ontario

Learn your rights as a consumer, and how to protect yourself.

Home and Community - includes

Ontario Homeowners

Ontario Seniors Homeowners' Property Tax Grant - can reduce property taxes by up to $500 per year

Land transfer tax refund of up to $2,000 ($4,000 for purchases after Jan 1, 2017) for first-time home buyers

Refunds and Rebates available to residents of Ontario

Ontario Trillium Benefit

Ontario Health Care & Dental Care

Drug Benefit Program - Covers most of the cost of prescription drugs for eligible Ontario residents.

Trillium Drug Program (TDP) - For Ontario residents who have high prescription drug costs in relation to net income.

Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors

Teeth cleaning, check-ups and dental treatment for kids

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Dental Benefits

Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP)

Northern Health Travel Grant Program - Defray transportation costs for eligible Northern residents.

Ontario Children and Families

Child and family benefits provided by federal and provincial/territorial governments.

Ontario Persons With Disabilities

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) - Financial assistance (for ages 18+) or help with employment (for ages 16+).

Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) - Member organizations provide not-for-profit health and social services that help people with a disability, illness or limitation due to aging to live at home in their own communities.  See also Home & Community website.

Ontario Seniors

Relevant Services and Resources to the National Seniors Council - Federal/Provincial/Territorial - including benefits finder and more.

Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

Financial Assistance for Seniors

Guaranteed Annual Income System for Seniors 65 and older.

Ontario Community Support Association (OSCA) - Member organizations provide not-for-profit health and social services that help people with a disability, illness or limitation due to aging to live at home in their own communities.

Ontario Seniors Homeowners' Property Tax Grant - can reduce property taxes by up to $500 per year

Ontario Students

Education and training

Ontario Student Assistance Program

Canada Benefits Finder - information for students - Use this tool to find financial aid, bursary and scholarship and other information for students.

 

Revised: November 09, 2025