The Ontario Works Program provides income and employment assistance for people who are in temporary financial need.

To be eligible for Ontario Works, an applicant must be:

a resident of Ontario;
in immediate financial need; and
willing to participate in employment assistance activities.

The amount of money that someone receives from Ontario Works varies depending upon housing costs and family size. Clients may also be eligible for drug and dental coverage, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and community and employment start-up benefits.