Foundation, Benefit & Association
Financial Help
We are very lucky to live in Canada. There are so many foundations and associations out there with resources to help us. The only problem is finding them!
Here on this webpage are some of them!
So not only are you now fighting cancer but now comes the struggle of fighting cancer and paying the bills. The last thing you need when you are sick is to worry about money. Unfortunately it is very much a reality and one of the most stressful worries that you and your family will be going through. I understand all too well. Being sick put me in debt. I was on a 72 month sick leave with only 45 weeks of work insurance and 15 weeks of unemployment insurance and 27 weeks with nothing. I am incredibly lucky that I have such amazing family and friends who put together fundraisers for me, which helped pay for the part of the surgery healthcare didn’t cover.
Most employers have health insurance for their employees. Read the insurance booklet carefully or ask your human resources for more information about how much you are allowed and for how many weeks.
If you don’t have health insurance at work or when you have used up all your insurance at work you can ask for unemployment insurance. Unfortunately they give you only 15 weeks. When you have a small injury it’s fine but for people who go through bigger diseases, 15 weeks is not enough. Especially when you have one to two years of treatment ahead of you (chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, few surgery). A lot of people come back to work too early because they cannot afford to be in debt. And most of them become sick again because they didn’t have time to recuperate. I know that I was fortunate to have the support to be able to recuperate fully but I’m back at work now and still paying the debt that built up while I was sick. Below are tons of different links that can show you what is available to you when ill, what is free and where you can save money. Take advantage of whatever financial aid is out there. You need to take as much time as possible to recuperate without worrying about money.
www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml
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Marie-Hélène Dube had to go through Thyroid cancer and she struggled financially so she decided to start a petition across Canada.
“A national petition to have modify the provisions of article 12 (3c) of the Act Employment Insurance, unchanged since 1971, which provides a maximum of fifteen [15] weeks of benefits payable in case of illness, in order to be adapted to today’s realit In Canada, it does touch all of us, directly or a close one, not matter province, religion, color and politic allegiances. Contribute to a better future, our future…”
Help making a change!
“The Honorable Denis Coderre, MP for Bourassa, today introduced in the House of Commons a Private Members’ Bill to extend from 15 weeks to 50 weeks the maximum period for which special benefits for illness, injury or quarantine may be paid. It also eliminates the two-week waiting period when special benefits for illness, injury or quarantine are paid.” From 2011-11-08 13:56:45, Marie-Hélène Dubé Go and Sign! http://petitionassuranceemploi.com/en/
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Temporary or Permanent parking permit
Guide for the Disabled Traveller
Some website who will help you to get money!
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Some Doctors underestimate the type of work people are doing and send their patients back to work too fast especially after a surgery. If your work is demanding physically don’t be scared to ask your doctor for more days. Trust your body your instinct and your limit.
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Sometimes grocery shopping can be a pain!
Temporary or Permanent parking permit
Here is where to get a temporary or Permanent parking permit in your province. I had it and it made my life so much easier! In some provinces the permit is free!
Yukon Contact Number: 867-668-8317 mailto:bylaw.services@whitehorse.ca
British Colombia http://www.sparc.bc.ca/parking-permit Contact Number: 604-718-7744 mailto:permits@sparc.bc.ca
Alberta www.transportation.alberta.ca/793.htm Contact Number: 780-427-7013 mailto:Trans.Contact.Us.m@gov.ab.ca
Saskatchewan Website: www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca/main/html/services/parking/index.shtml Contact Number: 306-374-4448 mailto:parkingprogram@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca
Manitoba http://smd.mb.ca/parking_permit_program.aspx Contact Number: 204-975-3250 mailto:info@smd.mb.ca
Ontario http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-roads/accessible-parking-permits-and-motorcycle-decals
Website (English): www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/ app.htm
(French): www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/dandv/vehicle/app.htm Contact Number: 416-235-2999
E-mail (English): www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/feedback/lao.htm
(French): www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/feedback/lao.htm
Toronto http://www.toronto.ca/transportation/parking/disabled_parking.htm
Quebec Website (English): www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/miscellany/parking_permit/index.php (French): www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/envrac/vign_station/index.php Contact Number: 514-873-7620 (Montréal region)
E-mail (English): https://secure.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/reach_us/secure_email.php (French): https://secure.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/joindre/courriel_securise.php
New Brunswich www.gnb.ca/0048 Contact Number: 506-444-3000 mailto:pcsdp@gnb.ca Web: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer. 14197.Designated_Disabled_Parking_.html
Nova Scottia http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/rmv/paal277.as Contact Number: 902-424-5851 mailto:askus@gov.ns
Newfoundland & Labrador www.gs.gov.nl.ca/gs/mr/dimpp.stm Contact Number: 709-729-7466 mailto:disabledparkpermits@gov.nl.ca
Prince Edward Island Website: www.peicod.pe.ca Contact Number: 902-892-9149 mailto:peicod@peicod.pe.ca Northwest Territories www.nwtability.ca Contact Number: 867-873-8320 mailto:nwtcpdadmin@yk.com
Nunavut Contact Number: 867-979-5600 mailto:r.mugford@city.iqaluit.nu.ca
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Guide for the Disabled Traveller fiadisabledtravellers.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Some websites who will help you to get money!
“Every little bit counts when you have a hard time buying groceries or paying your rent”
Canada
Persons with Disabilities Online: http://www.pwd-online.gc.ca/p.6dh.4m.2@.jsp?lang=eng _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Disability Benefits, Pension, Award: Disability benefits are financial payments provided to individuals who have a service-related disability. http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/disability-benefits
Canada Revenue Agency: Government site about benefit programs and services for individuals and Caregivers www.cra.gc.ca _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Since 2012
You can claim you expenses in your Federal Tax return http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2011/qa02-eng.html _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Disability tax credit (DTC): The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit used to reduce income tax payable for eligible individuals. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/dsblts/qlfd-prcts/whts-eng.html Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-866-741-0127 Regional Offices: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/dsblts/ qlfd-prcts/sbmttng-eng.html _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund Program: The Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund Program refunds a portion of the federal excise tax on gasoline bought for use by eligible persons or organizations. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/dsblts/xcs-tx/menu-eng.html
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Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Credit: This program issues full and partial goods and services tax credits to Canadians with low incomes and issues full and partial rebates on the federal portion of the harmonized sales tax and issues some related provincial payments. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/gsthst/menu-eng.html Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800-959-1953 TTY: 1-800-665-0354
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Registered Disability Savings Plan: The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. The Government of Canada assists by paying a matching Canada Disability Savings Grant. Individuals who open an RDSP may also be eligible to receive a Canada Disability Savings Bond. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/disability_savings/ index.shtml Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800 O Canada (1-800-622-6232) TTY: 1-800-926-9105
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Working Income Tax Benefit: This benefit is a refundable tax credit intended to provide tax relief for eligible working low-income people and their families, and to encourage other Canadians to enter the work force. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/wtb/menu-eng.html Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800-959-8281 TTY: 1-800-665-0354
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Disability tax credit (DTC): The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit used to reduce income tax payable for eligible individuals. Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-866-741-0127 Regional Offices: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/dsblts/qlfd-prcts/sbmttng-eng.html
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International Benefits: The International Benefits program may provide retirement, disability or survivor benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/isp/internationalbenefits.shtml Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800-454-8731 Ottawa: 613-957-1954 TTY: 1-800-255-4786
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits:CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/cpp/disability/disabilitypension.shtml Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914 TTY: 1-800-255-4786 Application Form: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/search/eforms/index.cgi?app=profile&form=isp1151&dept= sc&lang=e
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Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH): Under the IAH, provinces and territories design and deliver affordable housing programs to address local housing needs and priorities. This may include housing programs for seniors and persons with disabilities. Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Yukon Territory have chosen to extend existing affordable housing delivery arrangements. As a result, in PEI and Yukon Territory, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) delivers assistance for accessibility modifications through the Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI) program and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP-D). http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/prfinas/index.cfm Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800-668-2642 TTY: 613-748-2447
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits: CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/cpp/disability/disabilitypension.shtml Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914 TTY: 1-800-255-4786 Application Form: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/search/eforms/index.cgi?app=profile&form=isp1151&dept= sc&lang=e
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Disabled & Caregivers: For disabled or caring for someone with a disability, Here are three large Government of Canada sites and one non-government resource that will describe the financial supports that are available to you, including benefit information, tax guidance and other funding.
Persons with Disabilities Online. The Government of Canada’s Office for Disability Issues (ODI) pulls together a vast amount of information on disability-related financial topics with a mandate to promote the full inclusion and participation of Canadians with disabilities in all aspects of society and community life. Many important topics are addressed here, including the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Savings Grant and Savings Bond, the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities and the Disability component of the Social Development Partnership Program (SDPP-D). The Resource list on this site is worthwhile browsing as well.
Office for Disability Issues Service Canada has compiled a different Government of Canada list with numerous suggestions for services and benefits for Canadians Living with a Disability, such as applying for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits or Disability Benefits for Veterans and seeking eligible tax credits for persons with disabilities.An excellent resource is the Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities and their Families which is included in this site. The section entitled Income Benefits and Tax provides details for applying for a Disability Tax Credit or a Child Disability Benefit (CDB). Living with disability http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/disability.shtml
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Non-Governmental Organizations – Disability The National Benefit Authority
“Many Canadians with disabilities qualify for substantial sums of money from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) of which they are unaware. At the National Benefit Authority, we specialize in a CRA program called the Disability Tax Credit that allows us to recover up to $35,000 on your behalf. We do all the hard work to make sure you receive every dollar the CRA owes you.” From the National Benefit Authority
The Canada Revenue Agency Form can be hard to understand. I contacted the National Benefit Authority. They are a group of lawyers who work for you to make sure you get money back. You have to pay them back a %, but it’s worth it.
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RBC Your Care Giving Planner: https://services.rbc.com/caregiver/en/ It’s said, “ Whether you are giving or receiving care, this planner will help you assess your current informal caregiving needs.” From RBC
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Wheelchair.ca it’s a website where you can find a list from governments and some corporations, service clubs or foundations which offer programs to aid in funding of medical equipment or home renovations for those with a real need. Canada-wide and regionally. http://wheelchair.ca/canadianfunding.php
Programs, which are available within each Province or Territory
Alberta Sources http://wheelchair.ca/abfund.php
Saskatchewan Sources http://wheelchair.ca/safund.php
Manitoba Sources http://wheelchair.ca/mafund.php
Ontario Sources http://wheelchair.ca/onfund.php
Quebec Sources http://wheelchair.ca/qufund.php
New Brunswick Sources http://wheelchair.ca/nbfund.php
Newfoundland Sources http://wheelchair.ca/nlfund.php
PEI Sources http://wheelchair.ca/pefund.php
Yukon Sources http://wheelchair.ca/yufund.php
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Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Federal and provincial tax packages for 2013. General Income Tax and Benefit package for 2013.
Federal and provincial tax packages for 2012. General Income Tax and Benefit package for 2012.
Federal and provincial tax credit forms for 2011. TD Forms for 2011
Federal and provincial tax packages for 2010. General Income Tax and Benefit package for 2010.
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Disability-related tax credits and deductions. The disability tax credit (DTC) is calculated at the federal level as part of your tax return. The primary form that determines eligibility is a T2201, the Disability Tax Credit Certificate, which can be submitted at any time during the year. You are required to complete the tax credit forms at the provincial or territorial level as well.
Here’s an overview of disability-related tax topics as well as forms related to disability-related credits and deductions. Eligible medical expenses including the Attendant Care Expense deduction are also detailed on this site.
Persons with Disabilities Here is more specific information on the Child Disability Benefit (CDB) Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
Seniors tax topics. If you are caring for a senior and helping with taxes, you need to be informed about tax credits such as the age amount, the medical expense amount and the attendant care expense deduction. Seniors
Final tax returns.
Here are the steps to take when someone has died and a final tax return needs to be submitted. Whether you are the legal representative for the estate or working with others, you should read up on the required details and documents. What to do when someone has died
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Alberta
http://www.services.gov.ab.ca/Living/13812.aspx?N=770&Ns=13705+13712 +13735
Seniors: http://www.services.gov.ab.ca/Living/13827.aspx?N=770&Ns= 13705+13715+13722
The Alberta Seniors Benefit: http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/financial_assistance/seniors_ benefit/
Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide: http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/services_resources/programs_ services/
Persons with disabilities: http://www.services.gov.ab.ca/Living/651.aspx?N=770+175
Disability Supports – Alberta Human Services: http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/DisabilitySupports/
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Financial help with Aids to Daily Living, Family Support, Student Funding, Palliative Care Drug Coverage: http://www.health.alberta.ca/services/aids-to-daily-living.html
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Alberta Adult Health Benefit: The Alberta Adult Health Benefit program supports Albertans in low income to ensure they have access to prescription drugs, dental services, optical services, emergency ambulance and diabetic supplies that are essential to health and well-being. Knowing your health and your family’s health is cared for will bring peace of mind. http://humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support/2085.html
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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program. AISH health benefits and supplemental assistance may also assist a client’s cohabiting partner and dependent children. http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/aish.html
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Adult Day Support Programs (ADSPs) are designed for adults (over 18 years of age) who may have physical and/or memory challenges or are living with a chronic illness. These day or evening programs have a double focus. They provide clients with a regular outing one or two times a week and caregivers with a break. Programs are located in Calgary and rural communities in the Calgary Zone. From http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1026103 Contact Information Toll-Free: 310-0000/780-427-0731 Telephone: 780-427-0731 Required Documentation Health Card
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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD): This program provides funding for staff-supports for adult Albertans with developmental disabilities. Services are provided to support individuals in their home, work and social environments based on individual need. From: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/pdd.html Contact Information Telephone (Edmonton): 780-427-2817 Telephone (Calgary): 403-297-5011 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement Program: This program provides a subsidy paid directly to an eligible tenant to assist with their rental costs. http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/tenant_rent_supplement.cfm Contact Information Telephone: 780-422-0122
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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH): This program provides financial assistance and health benefits to adults with permanent disabilities that severely impair their ability to earn a living. From: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/aish.html Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-866-477-8589 Telephone: 780-644-1364 TTY: 1-800-232-7215 TTY Edmonton: 780-427-9999
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Prescription Drug Program – Rare diseases: This program helps Albertans with extremely rare genetic disorders to pay for their prescription drugs. http://www.health.alberta.ca/services/drugs-rare-diseases.html Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-800-661-6995 Telephone: 780-427-2653
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Special Needs Housing supports Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return. Alberta Tax Information.
Information for residents of Alberta
Form AB428 – Alberta Tax and Credits
Alberta Personal Income Tax Credits.
Tax credit form TD1AB includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating tax credits
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Yukon
The Department of Health and Social Services includes a Social Services listing that includes Adult Community Services, Family & Children’s, Seniors and Services for People with Disabilities. Within this site, some important financial supports are included:
The Adult Community Services listing includes the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement
The Family & Children’s listing links you to Placement and Support Services, for those needing assessment and support for placing a child with special needs in care or custody.
The Seniors listing contains information on Support for Assistive Devices, in the Challenges section. In the Government Support listing, caregivers can find information on Extended Health Care Benefits under the Health listings and supports such as the Seniors Property Tax Deferment Program in the Housing listing. Further down, links to Social Assistance programs are included.
The Services for People with Disabilities listing links to disability-related services in other government departments for Education-related support.
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Yukon Tax Information.
Information for residents of Yukon
Form YT432 Yukon First Nations Tax
Yukon Personal Income Tax Credits. Tax credit form TD1YT. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependents 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependent, spouse or common-law partner. Worksheet for calculating tax credits.
Caregiver http://www.von.ca/en/caregiver-connect/home/default.aspx
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British Columbia
Medical Services Plan of British Columbia http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/
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Bus Pass: This program provides an annual pass for public transit systems to low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm#bp Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-866-866-0800
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Hardship Assistance: This program offers financial support to BC Employment and Assistance applicants who are not eligible for income assistance and have proved that all other funding sources have been exhausted. http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/2004/hardship.htm Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-866-866-0800 Telephone (Victoria): 250-387-6121 Telephone (Vancouver): 604-660-2421
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Fuel Tax Refund: Persons with certain disabilities are eligible for a tax refund on the fuel used in their vehicles. http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/brochures/ DisabilityTaxPrograms.htm Contact Information: Phone: 604 660-4524 in Vancouver Toll-free: 1 877 388-4440 outside of Vancouver mailto:CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/ctb
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MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE: The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) gives a discount on motor vehicle insurance to persons with a disability. For more information, talk to your ICBC agent or visit their website. www.icbc.com/Insurance/insura_savemo_disabl_howtoa.asp
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HOME OWNER GRANT: Homeowners with a disability or home owners living with a relative or spouse with a disability are eligible for the additional home owner grant of up to $845. Home Owner Grant Administration: Ministry of Small Business and Revenue PO Box 9991, Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9R7 Phone: 356-8904 or 387-8166 Toll-free: 1 888 355-2700 mailto:hogadmin@gov.bc.ca
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PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT: Persons with a disability may be eligible for the Property Tax Deferment Program. This low interest loan program allows qualifying registered property owners to defer paying their yearly property taxes. Service BC-Government Agents offices; web site at www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/rpt; or Tax Deferment Program office: Ministry of Small Business and Revenue PO Box 9446, Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V6 Phone: 250 387-0555 mailto:ruraltax@gov.bc.ca
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Special Transportation Subsidy: This program provides a subsidy to eligible recipients of disability assistance who live in areas where the Bus Pass program is available, but are unable to use public transportation. http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm#sts Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7867 Telephone (Victoria): 250-387-6121 Telephone (Vancouver): 604-660-2421 TTY: 1-800-661-8773 To be eligible, you must also be receiving BC Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Program http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/PUBLICAT/bcea/pwd.htm
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B.C. Access Grant: If you are a full-time student with a permanent disability, you may be eligible for a non-repayable grant. http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/explore/grants-scholarships/bc-access-grant-permanent-disabilities Contact Information Toll Free: 1-800-561-1818 TTY: 250-952-6832
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Fair Pharmacare: This program provides financial assistance to British Columbia residents for eligibleprescription drugs and medical supplies. http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/plans/index.html Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7100 Telephone: 604-683-7151 Application: https://pharmacare.moh.hnet.bc.ca/
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Medical Services Plan (MSP) Premium Assistance: This program provides low-income persons with subsidies that cover the full or partial cost of BC’s Medical Services Plan (MSP). http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/premium.html Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7100 Telephone (Vancouver): 604-683-7151
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Seniors BC
Disabled and Special Needs: The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) funds a range of programs and services for children and youth with special needs and their families. Special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are addressed. Respite benefits for family caregivers are provided in some cases. The At Home Program is intended to assist parents with some of the extraordinary costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home. The list of special needs and related links list of special needs and related links are included here.
The British Columbia Ministry of Education funds numerous programs to support special needs students through the education system, including specialized technology, equipment, accessibility and personnel.
Ministry of Education – Special Needs Here’s a list of BC schools that are part of the Provincial Resource Program for funding special needs education programs.
List of BC Schools – Special Needs Education Programs
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a provincial crown agency mandated to deliver support and service to adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC is working to create communities where people with developmental disabilities have more choices about how they live, work and contribute.
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return. British Columbia tax information.
Information for residents of British Columbia
Form BC428 – British Columbia Tax
Form BC479 – British Columbia Credits
British Columbia Personal Income Tax Credits.
Tax credit form TD1BC. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner. Worksheet for calculating tax credits.
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Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan Sites
The Department of Social Services provides an overview of programs for residents, organized by Children and Families, People with Disabilities and Seniors. Within this site:
The Children and Families section includes details on the Saskatchewan Disability Rental Housing Supplement.
The People with Disabilities section includes an important link to the Office of Disability Issues, where caregivers can find information on Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID), with related links to the Employability Assistance program.
Another valuable listing under People with Disabilities, Housing supports which includes the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP) and the Saskatchewan Home Adaptations for Independence Program (SHAIP).
The Seniors section includes information on the Seniors Income Plan and Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence program.
The Department of Health provides a set of programs and services, many with financial assistance as part of their offering. Within this site:
A set of health-related links for People with Disabilities includes programs designed around specific health conditions and overviews the Saskatchewan Aids for Living Independently (SAIL) program.
A list of Fully Covered Services, including mental health, supplementary health and family health services.
As well, a listing of Partially Covered Services addresses Home Care, Long-term Care and more specific health-related needs. Links to the Special Support Program , which is designed to help those whose drug costs are high in relation to their income
Specific Tax Links
Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Saskatchewan Tax Information
Information for residents of Saskatchewan
Form SK479 – Saskatchewan Credit
Saskatchewan Personal Income Tax Credits. Tax credit form TD1SK. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner. Worksheet for calculating tax credits
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Manitoba
Manitoba Government Sites
The Human Services Guide is a Government of Manitoba website which directs you to relevant databases on important topics such as Child Care, Financial Assistance, Parent & Caregiver Supports and Supports for Adults or Children with a Disability.
Human Services Guide Online Services. The Province of Manitoba organizes many of its government services into a site searchable by category or government department. Categories include benefits, taxes, family and health.
Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs is an important online hub for finding financial support information for a variety of care giving situations.
Family Services and Consumer Affairs
This site includes Disabled Adult and Children’s Program Supports to enhance the quality of life of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities living in the community. Information includes Children’s programs, Supported Living and Employment and Income Supports.
Disabled Adult and Children’s Program
Community Service Delivery provides guidance on how community and social services are organized in Manitoba.
Employment and Income Assistance to provide additional financial assistance to persons with disabilities. The Facts section has a listing of what supports are eligible for funding.
Employment and Income Assistance
Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence Program (HASI) is a federal/provincial cost-shared program that helps low-income seniors (65+) who have difficulties with daily living and activities in the home, by providing financial assistance to homeowners and landlords to carry out minor home adaptations.
Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence Program Manitoba Health Ancillary Programs helps determine if you are covered for a variety of specialized health funding.
Manitoba Health Ancillary Programs
The Manitoba Office of Disability Issues runs the Opening Doors program which includes financial support for disabled adults and children, including funding for special equipment to facilitate staying at home or participating in a work environment.
Manitoba Office of Disability Issues
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return. Manitoba Tax Information 2010
Information for residents of Manitoba
Form MB428-A – Manitoba Family Tax Benefit
Manitoba Personal Income Tax Credits. Tax credit form TD1MB. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating tax credits Manitoba Finance. Detailed explanation of the Primary Caregiver Tax Credit , including eligibility, frequently asked questions and a step-by-step process.
Family Tax Reduction. Taxpayers can reduce their tax payable by the sum of $300 for each disability claim, and $300 for each disabled dependent 18 years of age or over if claimed, minus 1% of the taxpayer’s adjusted net income.
Retail Sales Tax Exemption. This Department of Finance bulletin outlines the retail sales tax exemptions that are allowed on drugs, equipment for physically disabled persons and certain medical supplies.
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Ontario
Ontario Government Sites
The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat compiles a list of financial topics of interest to seniors, with relevant links to federal sites for applications and contact.
Programs of Interest to Seniors in Ontario The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services provides information on The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). There are two components: Income Support for persons with disabilities who are in financial need and Employment Support, for persons with disabilities who want help finding work.
Ontario Disability Support Program
The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services outlines child care and recreation programs for children with physical or mental health special needs. Two respite programs are also detailed.
Child Care Programs for Children with Special Needs
The Ontario Ministry of Finance administers the Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities for those who own residential property.
Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
The Ontario Ministry of Finance provides an exemption from retail sales tax for certain equipment purchases made by or for persons with physical disabilities
Retail Sales Tax Rebate for Exempt Items for People with Physical Disabilities
Specific Tax Links
Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Ontario Tax Information.
Information for residents of Ontario
Ontario Personal Income Tax Credits. Tax credit form TD1ON. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner. Worksheet for calculating tax credits
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Quebec
Government of Quebec Sites
Revenue Quebec provides detailed financial information organized by taxpayer group. This site includes:
Tax Topics for Informal Caregivers includes information links about the tax credits for Caregivers, Respite of Caregivers and Volunteer Respite Services.
Tax Topics for Seniors, which includes tax credit information on Home-Support Services for Seniors, Medical Expenses, Age Amount, Amount for Persons Living Alone and Amount for a Severe and Prolonged Impairment in Mental or Physical Functions.
Tax Topics for Persons with Disabilities which includes the Disability Supports Deduction as well as the Caregiver tax credit information.
Office des personnes handicapées (French only) provides information on provincial programs for persons with disabilities, including financial supports for medical expenses, vehicle adaptation and other tax credits provided provincially and federally.
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return. Quebec Tax Information.
Information for Residents of Quebec
Ministère du revenu du Québec
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NEW BRUNSWICK
The New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP): The Prescription Drug Program provides prescription drug benefits to eligible residents of New Brunswick. http://www.gnb.ca/0051/0212/index-e.asp Contact Information: General Inquiries: 506-457-4800
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Prescription Drug Program – Cystic Fibrosis (Plan B): The Prescription Drug Program provides drug coverage to eligible residents of New Brunswick. http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.8897.html Prescription Drug Program – Multiple Sclerosis (Plan H) http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer. 8938.html Contact Information: Toll-Free: 1-800-332-3692 Telephone: 506-867-4515
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Vehicle Retrofit Program: This program is designed to increase the mobility of persons with a disability residing in the province of New Brunswick by providing financial assistance towards the cost of supplying and installing eligible retrofitting and accessibility features for vehicles. http://www.gnb.ca/0113/access-trans/veh-retrofit-e.asp Contact Information: 506-453-5818
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Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops: New Brunswickers living with a mental or physical chronic disease can attend free workshops called My Choices – My Health! That will help them improve their quality of life. http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp? ServiceID1=200753&ReportType1=All Contact Information Telephone: 506-444-4174
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Extra-Mural Program: The Extra-Mural Program provides comprehensive home health care services to New Brunswickers in their homes and in their communities. Extra-Mural professionals provide health care services that include: assessment, interventions (including treatment, education and consultation), service planning and coordination. http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp? ServiceID1=8975&ReportType1=All Contact Information: Telephone: 506-453-2283 Hospital Services (Branch): http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/DetailOrgEng1.asp? OrgID1=2250&DeptID1=35&ServiceID1=8975
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Health Services Allergy Serum Program: This program helps eligible individuals pay for allergy serum. http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp? ServiceID1=8115&ReportType1=All Contact Information: Telephone: 506-444-2780
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Health Services Convalescent/Rehabilitation Program: This program helps eligible individuals pay for convalescent and rehabilitation items and services. http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp? ServiceID1=8015&ReportType1=All Contact Information: Telephone: 506-444-2780
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Health Services Dental Program: This program helps eligible individuals pay for specific dental services. http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp? ServiceID1=8075&ReportType1=All
Eligibility: This program is available to:
• Clients of this department and their dependents 19 years of age and older
• Individuals who have special health needs and who qualify for assisted health care under Section 4.4 of the Family Income Security Act and Regulations.
Contact Information: Telephone: 506-444-2780
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Health Services Hearing Aid Program: This program helps eligible individuals pay for the purchase and maintenance of hearing aids. http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.8035.html#serviceDescription Contact Information: Telephone: 506-453-2001
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Fuel Supplement: The fuel supplement is designed to provide assistance to eligible households to help with the costs of winter heating. The Regular Fuel Supplement is available from November to April of each year to social assistance recipients who meet the criteria. Contact Information http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp? ServiceID1=200719&ReportType1=ALL
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Seniors
Government of New Brunswick Sites
The Government of New Brunswick has provided information on financial assistance in the Resident listing of its’ main site. Searches through the Basic Needs category, using the Financial Assistance filter will identify relevant links to financial support for Seniors, for Persons with Disabilities, on topics such as Health Services and Child Supports. Basic Needs/Financial Assistance
Alternately, the Department of Social Development organizes resources for Individuals/Families, for Seniors and for Persons with Disabilities. Eng: Social Development
Social Development Within this site, the Individuals and Families listing contains important links to Health Services for special needs and related forms.
Health Services for special needs and related forms
The Seniors listing contains information on the Standard Family Contribution Policy and guide on being assessed for support.
Seniors listing The Persons with Disabilities listing contains information on special needs Health Services and related support, Housing Assistance and the Disability Support Program.
Persons with Disabilities listing
Directory of Financial Assistance for Persons with Disabilities. If you are caring for a child, student or adult that is disabled, The Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons has compiled a list of financial resources to investigate. This site also contains an A-Z subject index, including provincial funding resources listed under Funding/Financial, Seniors and Rehabilitation Equipment and Services Subject Index.
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return. New Brunswick tax information.
Information for residents of New Brunswick
Form NB428 – New Brunswick Tax and Credits New Brunswick Personal Income Tax Credits 2011. Tax credit form TD1NB. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependents 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependent, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating tax credits
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Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia Sites
The Department of Community Services provides information on many of the financial resources and supports relevant to those caring for children, students or adults with special needs or disabilities. The Community Services section of the site groups the programs by Children, Youth & Families, Income Assistance & Employment Support, Affordable Housing and Repairs and Services for Persons with Disabilities. Within the site, some of the programs of interest include:
Children in Care When children can’t remain in the home.
Low Income Prescription Drug Coverage (Pharmacare) for Children Prescription drug coverage is available to families who receive the Nova Scotia Child Benefit.
Employment Support Services (ESS) This program helps people on Income Assistance to become more self-sufficient.
Programs to help seniors stay in their homes. Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities Programs for low-income persons with disabilities.
Alternative Family Support Program This program supports people with disabilities in an approved, private family home.
Independent Living Support This program provides up to 21 hours a week of supports and service for people who require minimum support in their own home.
Direct Family Support Supports and services for both children and adults with disabilities who live at home with their families.
The Department of Health oversees the Pharmacare Program which provides benefits and reimbursements of drug costs to residents in specific situations. This site lists some of the health conditions for which financial assistance is available; Cancer and Diabetes. It also outlines the Seniors and Family Pharmacare Programs. It provides details of the revised Caregiver Benefit program as well.
The Department of Education provides details on provincial access grants for students with Disabilities.
Access grants for students with Disabilities. The Department of Finance site provides guidelines and provides information links for the Affordable Living Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction Credit
Affordable Living Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction Credit
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Nova Scotia Tax Information
Information for residents of Nova Scotia
Form NS428 – Nova Scotia Tax and credits
Nova Scotia Personal Income Tax Credits. Tax credit form TD1NS. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating 2011 tax credits
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Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island Government Sites
The Department of Community Services, Seniors and Labour contains most of the program links needed for caregivers seeking financial information to support their care recipient. Within this site: The Supports for Islanders and Families section details the Social Assistance program, Affordable Housing and Child Care Subsidies available to families with low income and special needs.
The Supports for People with Disabilities section outlines the Disability Support Program which is a social program with an added financial component. Assistance with Respite Care, Autism Spectrum Disorder supports, specialized aids and other family and community programs are outlined.
Also in this section, under Community Partners, is a listing of local programs that provide some funded support for persons with physical or intellectual disabilities, as well as respite care. The Supports for Seniors section contains a long list of resource links, including financial assistance programs such as Seniors Drug Cost Assistance, Seniors Home Repair, Affordable Housing and Seniors Property Tax Deferral.
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
PEI Tax Information.
Information for residents of Prince Edward Island
Form PE428 – Prince Edward Island Tax and Credits
Prince Edward Island Personal Income Tax Credits.
Tax credit form TD1PE. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependents 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependent, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating 2011 tax credits
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Government Sites Seniors: This site outlines the financial benefits available to seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador and includes: Provincial Home Repair Program
The Seniors Benefit, Home Heating Rebate and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)Credit
Persons with Disabilities This site defines the major programs and services funded by the Department of Health and Community Services and provides information on those that are available from other government departments or agencies. This site includes: Provincial Home Support Program
Special Assistance Program – Medical equipment and supplies
Special Child Welfare Allowance Program
Income Support and Associated Benefits
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return. Eng: Newfoundland and Labrador Tax Information.
Information for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador
Form NL428 – Newfoundland and Labrador Tax and Credits Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial tax credits. Tax credit form TD1NL . Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependants 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependant, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating 2011 tax credits
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Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Government Sites
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services provides a site with an alphabetic listing of services. As well as links to numerous Federal financial topics, the site includes specifics for seniors and disabled persons such as the Personal Allowance – Elderly and Disabled Persons, the Seniors Home Heating Subsidy, the Seniors Supplementary Benefit and the Senior Citizens’ and Disabled Persons’ Property Tax Relief Listings for Seniors and Disabled Persons
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Northwest Territories Tax Information.
Information for residents of Northwest Territories
Form NT428 – Northwest Territories Tax
Form NT479 – Northwest Territories Credit
Northwest Territories Personal Income Tax Credits.
Tax credit form TD1NT. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependents 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependent, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating 2011 tax credits.
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Nunavut
Nunavut Government Sites
The Department of Health and Social Services site provides information on health care services as well as Home and Community Care.
Specific Tax Links Here are some more specific tax sites for caregivers who are completing their own taxes or assisting with their care recipient’s return.
Nunavut Tax Information.
Information for residents of Nunavut
Nunavut Personal Income Tax Credits.
Tax credit form TD1NU. Includes disability amount, caregiver amount, amount for infirm dependents 18 yrs+ and disability amount transferred from a dependent, spouse or common-law partner.
Worksheet for calculating 2011 tax credits
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CANADIAN ASSOCIATIONS: Where you can make a donation
Arthritis Foundation
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Canadian Association of Pediatric Oncology Camps (CAPOC)
Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO)
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (run for a cure)
Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
Canadian Dental Association – Oral Cancer
Canadian Foundation for women’s health
Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
Canadian Lung Cancer Association
Canadian Liver Cancer Association
Canadian Liver Foundation
Canadian Kidney Foundation
Canadian *PBC Society
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Canadian pancreas Cancer Association
Canadian Oncology Societies
Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders
Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Cancer
Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation
Canadian Transplant Association
Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada
Cancer Research Society (CRS)
Carcinoid-NeuroEndocrine Tumour Society Canada – CNETS
Childhood Cancer Canada
Colon Cancer Canada
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society
Ewing’s Cancer Foundation of Canada
Health Canada
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
International transplant Skin Cancer Collaboration
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Kids with Cancer Society
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC)
Lupus Canada
Lymphoma Cancer Association
Muliple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Osteoporosis Canada
Ovarian Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada
Rethink Breast Cancer
Sarcoma Cancer Foundation of Canada
Testicular Cancer Canada
Thyroid Foundation of Canada
Turner’s Syndrome Society of Canada
UCLA Medical Center
BRITISH- COLUMBIA/YUKON:
BC Cancer Agency – Support Programs
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/BC/Yukon
David Foster Foundation
Hospitality fundation
InspireHealth
The British Columbia Transplant Society
ALBERTA:
Alberta Health Services – Calgary Supportive Care for Cancer Patients
Alberta Lymphedema Association
Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Prairies/NWT
Healing Connections
The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative (ABII)
The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCCFA)
Psychosocial and Spiritual Resources Program, Cross Cancer Centre
Wellspring Calgary
MANITOBA:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Prairies/NWT
Cancer Care Manitoba – Support Services
Breast Cancer Centre of Hope
Westman Breast and Women’s Cancer Network
Canadian Cancer Society – Support/Services
Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer
Central Plains Cancer Care Services
SASKATCHEWAN:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Prairies/NWT
Forever Friends of Hope Foundation
HOPE Cancer Help Centre Inc.
Saskatchewan Lymphovenous Learning Association (SLLA)
ONTARIO:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
Juravinski Cancer Centre – Supportive Care
Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
London Regional Cancer Program – Supportive Care
Lymphovenous Association of Ontario
Maplesoft Centre for Cancer Survivorship Care
Multi Organ Transplant Program
Ontario East Transplant Support
Wellspring
Wellwood Resource Centre
QUEBEC:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Atlantic
Cedars CanSupport
Fondation québécoise du cancer
Lymphedema Association of Quebec
Jewish General Hospital – Hope & Cope
Quebec Transplant
Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
McGill Lymphedema Research Program
OMPAC (Organisation multiressources pour les personnes atteintes de cancer)
RPSS (Regroupement des professionnels pour la santé du sein)
Virage, groupe d’entraide pour personnes atteintes de cancer et leurs proches
West Island Cancer Wellness Centre
NEW BRUNSWICK:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Atlantic
NOVA SCOTIA:
Breast Cancer Association of Nova Scotia
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Atlantic
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Atlantic
NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Atlantic
Eastern Health – Cancer Care
NUNAVUT:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Prairies/NWT
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES:
Canadian Breast Cancer Fundation/Prairies/NWT
NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group
US
National Lymphedema Network – US
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