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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is responsible for providing welfare support in BC, also known as social assistance benefits. The one exception is where the applicant lives on an Indian reserve. For people living on reserve, welfare programs are the responsibility of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC, formerly known as Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) and are administered by Indian bands and tribal councils. | {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}{{ambox | ||
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| text = '''Update:''' A number of changes to income assistance came into effect on October 1, 2012. The Ministry of Social Development website provides a [http://www.sd.gov.bc.ca/clientinfo/2012-10-update.htm summary of the changes]. This page is in the process of being updated. <br> | |||
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}}The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is responsible for providing welfare support in BC, also known as social assistance benefits. The one exception is where the applicant lives on an Indian reserve. For people living on reserve, welfare programs are the responsibility of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC, formerly known as Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) and are administered by Indian bands and tribal councils. | |||
Both MSD and AANDC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including disability 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 MSD and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | Both MSD and AANDC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including disability 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 MSD and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | ||