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Benefits available to single-mom with low income, in Canada?

I have been in Canada for 6 months. My husband and I have recently separated. I have a 4-year old son living with me. I am currently working but the income is very low. I earn about $800/month. Which ...
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On Canadian Employment Insurance (EI) do you have to wait 2 weeks for benefits due to a surgery?

I have to go on Employment Insurance (EI) because I am having surgery and was wondering if I still have to wait the 2 week waiting period they make you wait until you can receive benefits or do they ...
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Which reward / benefits credit card is the best value for the money in Canada?

Which card do you use and why? Some cards are similar but some not. This will also be affected by personal preference, so indicate why you chose a certain card vs. another e.g. if you like to travel ...
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Canada Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB): $100/month per child under age 6 from the government. Is it true?

Somebody told me that if I have a child under age 6, then I'm entitled to get a $100/month benefit from the Canadian government. Is that true? How do I apply for it?