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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The | {{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. | ||
Both MSD and AANDC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including [[I need to apply for disability benefits|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 [[I need to apply for disability benefits|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. | ||
