There are several federal and provincial programs in Canada that provide income, health benefits, tax relief, and long-term savings for people with disabilities. These programs are spread across different levels of government, each with its own eligibility rules, application process, and timeline. This section brings them together in one place and walks through them in a sequence that reflects how they connect to one another. These programs interact and are inter-related. Som

What It Is The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a federal program that provides monthly payments of up to $200 ($2,400 per year) to Canadians with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64. It launched in July 2025 through the Canada Disability Benefit Act and is administered by Service Canada. Payments are made on the third Thursday of each month. Why It Matters The CDB provides additional monthly income on top of ODSP. Ontario has confirmed that CDB payments are not coun