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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) is responsible for providing welfare support in BC, which includes income assistance benefits, | {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) is responsible for providing welfare support in BC, which includes income assistance benefits, benefits for Persons with Disabilities ("PWD"), and benefits for Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment ("PPMB"). The one exception is where the <span class="noglossary">applicant</span> lives on an Indian reserve. For anyone living on reserve, welfare programs are the responsibility of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and are administered by Indian bands and tribal councils. | ||
Both MSDSI and INAC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including <span class="noglossary">disability</span> benefits (see the section in this Guide "[[I need to apply for disability benefits]]"). In some cases, they can also provide ''hardship benefits'' for people who don't qualify for regular welfare benefits. Workers at MSDSI and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | Both MSDSI and INAC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including <span class="noglossary">disability</span> benefits (see the section in this Guide "[[I need to apply for disability benefits]]"). In some cases, they can also provide ''hardship benefits'' for people who don't qualify for regular welfare benefits. Workers at MSDSI and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | ||
