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Affordable Child Care Benefit

A monthly payment from the BC government that helps eligible BC families to meet the costs of child care.more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: 1 (888) 338-6622 ext 1
Fax (toll-free): 1-877-544-0699
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B.C. Family Benefit

Combined with Canada Child Benefit and provides eligible BC families monthly payments for each child under eighteen years of age.more info

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Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Revenue Agency: 1-800-387-1193
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BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA)

Provides a free service available to families in British Columbia who are eligible to receive or pay family support.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office: 1-866-557-2427
Information Line: 1-800-663-3455
Fax: (250) 220-4050
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BC Government Family and Social Supports

Website contains comprehensive information and links regarding BC Government family and social supports more info

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BC Seniors Supplement Program

Low-income BC seniors who receive the Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement allowances may be able to get a monthly payment from the B.C. government to top-up federal government income.more info

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Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
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Canada Child Benefit

Tax free monthly payment to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18. May also include the Child disability payment and any related provincial child programs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canada Revenue Agency
Child Tax Benefit Information: 1-800-387-1193
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Canada Pension Plan - Disability Benefits

A monthly disability pension can be paid to a disabled contributor who is under 65 and meets the requirements. Dependent children may also receive some financial assistance.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Canada Pension Plan: Retirement Pension

A Retirement pension that provides a monthly benefit to eligible Canadians. Benefits are based on earnings and contributions from age 18 or the start of the plan in 1966, more info

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Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Canada Pension Plan: Survivor Benefits

Survivor Benefits are payable when a deceased contributor has made enough years of contributions to the CPP and other requirements are met.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Collects information on fraud and identity theft and provides information on past and current scams, frauds & cybercrimes affecting Canadians.more info

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Report Fraud & Cybercrime: 1-888-495-8501
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