Disabled veterans may qualify for the Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefit—an award or pension. Veterans may also be eligible for [http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/financial other financial support], such as the [http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/financial/war-veterans-allowance War Veterans Allowance].

People can receive compassionate care benefits for up to six weeks if they have to miss work temporarily to care for a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death. Unemployed people who are already receiving Employment Insurance benefits can also apply for compassionate care benefits.