Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA)
The Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) program helps you when you are not able to support yourself or your family. Depending on your situation, you may get money for your basic needs, help with other special needs or support with employment.
Programs
- Income Assistance (IA)
Income Assistance can help you with basic needs such as food, rent and utilities, and special needs like pharmacare, emergency dental care, and other needs. - Employment Support Services (ESS)
If you are on Income Assistance, Employment Support Services can help you with information, opportunities and services to build the skills and experience you need for work.