Lupus Canada Advokit

Federal Resources

The Government of Canada administers human rights legislation, as well as benefits like federal disability and old age pensions, employment insurance sick benefits, various tax credits, assistance with making a residence physically accessible, assistance accessing emergency medications, and others.

This kit only covers the most basic information on each of these topics. Further details should be sought if the reader is considering applying for any of these benefits.

Local or regional offices of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can answer questions about various federal tax credits.

For employment security and pensions, any local Income Securities Programs offices (in smaller communities often located in the same building as other federal offices) can supply applications and information. Most of this material is also available at http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/.