New Brunswick · Benefits and money
Apply for income assistance (welfare) in New Brunswick
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
In New Brunswick, Department of Social Development handles it. Start by calling 1-833-733-7835 for screening; an appointment follows to complete the application.
Official link
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. New Brunswick is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction | Apply for income assistancechecked | |
| Alberta | Alberta Supports, Income Support (Government of Alberta) | Apply for Income Supportchecked | |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Income Support (Ministry of Social Services) | Apply for income supportchecked | |
| Manitoba | Employment and Income Assistance (Manitoba Families) | How to applychecked | Apply by phone or in person; there is no online application. |
| Ontario | Ontario Works (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, delivered by municipalities) | Apply for Ontario Workschecked | |
| Quebec | Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (Services Québec) | Apply for financial assistancechecked | |
| New BrunswickThis page | Department of Social Development | Social Assistance Programchecked | Start by calling 1-833-733-7835 for screening; an appointment follows to complete the application. |
| Nova Scotia | Employment Support and Income Assistance (Department of Opportunities and Social Development) | How to applychecked | Apply by phone at 1-877-424-1177 or at a local office; there is no online application. |
| Prince Edward Island | Social Assistance Program (Department of Social Development and Seniors, Government of PEI) | None on record | Call 1-877-569-0546 to be screened; eligible applicants then get an intake appointment. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Income Support, Department of Social Supports and Well-Being | How to applychecked | No online application; apply by phone at 1-877-729-7888 or by mail or fax. |
| Yukon | Social Assistance (Government of Yukon, Health and Social Services) | None on record | Start by phoning or visiting a social assistance office. |
| Northwest Territories | Income Security Programs, ECE Service Centres (Department of Education, Culture and Employment) | How to applychecked | Apply in person at your local ECE Service Centre, where a Client Navigator can help. |
| Nunavut | Income Assistance (Nunavut Department of Family Services) | Find your local officechecked | Apply in person with the Income Assistance worker in your community. |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Apply for income assistance (welfare) in New Brunswick", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/social-assistance/new-brunswick