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Hardship
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- Awaiting EI Benefits - Code C
- Awaiting Other Income - Code P
- Assets in Excess - Code N
- Strike or Lockout - Code E
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- Income in Excess - Code G
- Citizenship Requirements Not Met - Code A
- Sponsorship Undertaking Default - Code L
- Identity Not Established - Code J
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General Supplements
- Bus Passes
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- Christmas Supplement
- Clothing Supplement for People in Special Care Facilities
- Community Volunteer Supplement
- Confirmed Job Supplement
- Co-op Share Purchase Supplement
- CPP Adjustment Supplement
- Crisis Supplement
- Family Bonus Supplement
- Funeral Costs
- Guide Animal Supplement
- Identification Supplement
- Moving, Transportation, and Living Costs
- Pre-natal Shelter Supplement
- Replacement of Lost or Stolen Cheques
- School Start-up Supplement
- Security Deposits
- Senior's Supplement
- Special Transportation Subsidy
- Training Initiative Supplement
- Transportation to Alcohol and Drug Facilities
- Travel Supplement
- Utility Security Deposit
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Health Supplements and Programs
- Health Supplement Summary
- Eligible and Non-Eligible Health Supplements
- Alcohol and Drug Residential Treatment
- Dental and Orthodontic Services
- Diet Supplements
- Extended Medical Therapies
- Health Supplements for Persons With a Life-Threatening Health Need
- Healthy Kids
- Medical Equipment - Basic Mobility, Positioning and Breathing Devices
- Medical Equipment - Hearing Aids
- Medical Services Only (MSO)
- Medical Equipment - Orthotics and Bracing
- Medical Services Plan and Medical Coverage
- Medical Supplies
- Medical Transportation
- Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS)
- Natal Supplement
- Nutritional Supplements
- Optical Services
- PharmaCare
- Supplement for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Reconsideration and Appeal
- Other Programs
Three-Week Work Search
Overview: October 22, 2007
Effective: October 22, 2007
During Stage 1 of the application process, applicants are assessed as to whether they are required to complete a three-week work search or if they are exempt from this requirement. The intent of this requirement is to emphasize that income assistance is a program of last resort intended to be provided on a temporary basis. A three-week work search ensures that applicants pursue employment before relying on income assistance.
This requirement applies to applicants under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation, unless one of the exemptions applies.
