New permanent residents and protected persons in Canada can access most federal benefits within their first 18 months — starting with CCB, GST/HST credit, and the Dental Care Plan. Refugees additionally get RAP and IFHP.
← Back to all Canadian government benefitsApply with form RC66 + RC66SCH (status declaration). Available within first 18 months.
More info →Up to $7,997/yr per child <6
Apply in your first year with form RC151. Then automatic via tax return.
More info →$533 single / $698 couple + $184/child
Open to PRs and protected persons. Apply at canada.ca/dental.
More on Canada.ca →Free <$70K family
For government-assisted refugees only. Includes immediate essential services.
More on Canada.ca →Up to 12 months income support
Temporary health coverage for refugees, claimants, and certain other groups.
More on Canada.ca →Basic + supplemental health
Up to $500