Canada is well known for its unique and generous social welfare system, which provides its citizens and permanent residents with excellent social benefits and security.
Canada has one of the best social welfare systems in the world, which includes public healthcare, family assistance benefits, retirement pensions, unemployment benefits, disability assistance, and social welfare. Citizens and permanent residents can expect to be well-cared-for in their old age and receive medical care when needed.
• Healthcare
Healthcare Canada has world-class medical facilities and services. The government’s health insurance covers all major medical treatments, and all citizens and permanent residents can apply for it. Canadians enjoy universal public healthcare, which includes various tests, check-ups, surgeries, and more. Generally, patients do not need to pay for regular check-ups, and the cost of minor illnesses can be reimbursed by insurance companies. The government covers all expenses, including meals and nursing care, for major illnesses that require hospitalization.
• Child Tax Benefits
Child Tax Benefits Child Tax Benefits are one of the government’s subsidy programs for low-income families with children. It consists of two parts: the federal government’s “National Child Benefit” and each province’s children’s tax welfare program. The specific subsidy amount is determined based on the family’s income after tax filing.
• Employment Insurance
Employment Insurance If you have worked for a certain period and paid Employment Insurance (EI) premiums, you can apply for EI benefits when you become unemployed. You can also participate in free job training programs.
• Social Assistance
Social Assistance Social assistance, also known as welfare, is for those who need assistance but do not qualify for other welfare programs. It provides assistance with food, housing, fuel (gasoline and gas), clothing, and medication expenses.
• Canada and Quebec Pension Plans
Canada and Quebec Pension Plans The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans are an insurance scheme in which beneficiaries pay a certain amount during their working years. At 60 years of age, beneficiaries can start receiving benefits from the plan, and they can start receiving monthly benefits from the plan at 65 years of age.
• Old Age Security
Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Spouse’s Allowance Old Age Security (OAS) is for individuals aged 65 and older. Those with little or no income can apply for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Low-income or deceased beneficiaries’ spouses can apply for the Spouse’s Allowance (SPA).
• Free Education
Free Education Children aged 5-19 can enjoy free education from kindergarten to grade 12. Canada has one of the most comprehensive education systems in the world, with world-class universities, secondary schools, and primary schools. The country provides 12 years of free compulsory education, and citizens, permanent residents, and their children receive free education from primary school to secondary school.