About this session
A configurable Canadian government-benefits program focused exclusively on federal, provincial and territorial public support.
Government Benefits 101 creates a practical navigation framework around life events, government jurisdiction, eligibility factors, official information, applications and reporting, with deeper sessions added according to workforce needs.
What your people take away
- Start with Government Benefits 101 and the Canada Government Benefits Map
- Help employees distinguish federal, provincial, territorial and Quebec-specific public programs
- Build deeper understanding of public healthcare, family support, childcare and Employment Insurance
- Add disability, affordability, study and later-life government-benefit education where relevant
- Use current government information rather than static payment rates and eligibility thresholds
- Keep employer benefits and private financial planning completely separate from this program
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Start with the public support mapA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Start with the public support map: start with Government Benefits 101, build the Canada Government Benefits Map and what employees gain.
- Start with Government Benefits 101
- Build the Canada Government Benefits Map
- What employees gain
Covers Start with the public support map, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Module 1: Start with the public support mapA plain-English introduction to Canada's government-benefits landscape, helping employees connect life events with relevant federal, provincial and territorial public support.
- Module 1: Start with the public support map
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Start with the public support map.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Modules 1 and 2: Health and family supportBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also go deeper into health and family support.
- Module 1: Start with the public support map
- Module 2: Health and family support
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Start with the public support map and Health and family support.
3 hours
3 Hours — Modules 1 to 3: When work, health or income changesBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also go deeper into when work, health or income changes.
- Module 1: Start with the public support map
- Module 2: Health and family support
- Module 3: When work, health or income changes
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Start with the public support map, Health and family support and When work, health or income changes.
Full day
Full Day — The Complete ProgramAll four modules in depth, from the first module through every deep dive, with time for each person to map what applies to them and the actions to take next.
- Module 1: Start with the public support map
- Module 2: Health and family support
- Module 3: When work, health or income changes
- Module 4: Study, later life and making claims
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Start with the public support map
Every length- Start with Government Benefits 101Employees learn how federal, provincial and territorial programs fit together and which life events can make different types of public support worth checking.
- Build the Canada Government Benefits MapParticipants privately connect life events with relevant government programs, official information sources, eligibility questions and possible next steps.
What employees gain
- A simple map of Canada's major federal, provincial and territorial government-benefit systems
- Greater confidence identifying which life events can make public support worth checking
- A clearer understanding of common eligibility factors without relying on outdated payment tables
- Better ability to distinguish Employment Insurance, family benefits, public healthcare, refundable benefits and public pensions
Health and family support
90 minutes and longer- Provincial Health Coverage, Dental & Drug SupportEmployees learn the public healthcare system relevant to their province or territory and the government dental, prescription-drug and health-cost support that may also be available.
- Canada Child Benefit & Family SupportEmployees learn the Canada Child Benefit and related government family support that can remain relevant while parents and caregivers are working.
- Child Care & Early Learning SupportEmployees learn the public childcare support available through Canada's federal, provincial and territorial early learning and child care system.
- EI Maternity, Parental & Caregiving BenefitsEmployees learn government income-replacement benefits connected with birth, adoption and significant caregiving responsibilities, including the distinct Quebec parental-benefits system.
When work, health or income changes
3 hours and longer- EI Regular, Sickness & Work-Transition BenefitsEmployees learn which Employment Insurance pathways may become relevant after job loss, reduced work or temporary inability to work for medical reasons.
- Disability & Related Government SupportEmployees learn the different federal and provincial public-support pathways associated with disability without treating them as one interchangeable benefit.
- Cost-of-Living, Working-Income & Housing SupportEmployees learn government benefits and credits that can support lower- and modest-income households, including the current Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and Canada Workers Benefit.
Study, later life and making claims
Full day only- Study, Training & Student Financial AssistanceEmployees learn federal and provincial or territorial government support that may become relevant when returning to study, retraining or entering eligible education pathways.
- CPP, QPP, OAS & Later-Life Government BenefitsHelp later-career employees understand Canada's major public retirement-income programs and distinguish contribution-based pensions from residence- and income-based support.
- CRA, Service Canada, Claims & Benefits ReviewEmployees navigate the practical administration of Canadian government benefits, including official accounts, tax filing, applications, reporting changes and recurring benefits reviews.
Tools and materials
- Canada Government Benefits Map participant worksheet
Who it’s for
- Canadian HR, Benefits and Wellbeing teams
- Financial-wellbeing and government-benefits awareness programs
- Organizations with employees across multiple provinces or territories
- Organizations with significant Quebec employee populations
- Workforces with parents, caregivers or employees navigating childcare
- Employers supporting employees through job, income or health changes
- Organizations with younger, student or later-career employee populations
- Employers seeking public-benefits education without taking on individual eligibility casework
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Government Benefits: Canada
How long is Government Benefits: Canada?
Government Benefits: Canada runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Start with the public support map: start with Government Benefits 101, build the Canada Government Benefits Map and what employees gain. A 60-minute session covers Start with the public support map in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Health and family support. A 3-hour session adds When work, health or income changes. A full-day session adds Study, later life and making claims.
Can Government Benefits: Canada be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Government Benefits: Canada?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Government Benefits: Canada to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.