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Social assistance for refugee claimants

Edd77

Full Member
Nov 14, 2015
37
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Hello everbody,

I was wondering if there are any social assistances or financial supports for refugee claimants since they are not allowed to work and they have no source of income.
Are there any ways to get some support?

Thanks
 

key78

Star Member
Aug 23, 2015
181
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It depends on the province you are at. Every province is different when it comes to financial assistance.
 

ghonghadze

Star Member
Nov 15, 2014
107
55
Ontario is the best if you are refugee claimant you can get social assistance some 700 CAD in a month.
 

ovosaoleite

Star Member
Nov 18, 2015
67
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Edd77 said:
Hello everbody,

I was wondering if there are any social assistances or financial supports for refugee claimants since they are not allowed to work and they have no source of income.
Are there any ways to get some support?

Thanks
Every refugee claimant who is not able to support themselves otherwise is granted an open work permit.
 

Edd77

Full Member
Nov 14, 2015
37
1
Thanks for the replies

As I told you I am a refugee claimant who is waiting his hearing. I live in Hamilton, so where should I apply for?

Thanks
 

ghonghadze

Star Member
Nov 15, 2014
107
55
905-546-4800 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, in English or French. Tell them you are Refugee Claimant and you have nothing and request social assistance ( in their language it is called Ontario works ). they will ask some questions then they will set up and appointment and they will request some staff . bank account info, leasing, Refugee Claimant document. IF you have some health problems tell them especially Diet and they will pay more. Good Luck mate.
 

kial

Star Member
Jan 18, 2017
156
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Edd77 said:
Hello everbody,

I was wondering if there are any social assistances or financial supports for refugee claimants since they are not allowed to work and they have no source of income.
Are there any ways to get some support?

Thanks
Who told you that the refugee claimant not allowed them to work?? you can apply for work permit free online by CIC less then a month you will get it.