Introduction
Older workers who were dismissed or laid off and have found themselves without employment because of the economic situation may qualify for monthly financial assistance under the Income Support Program for Older Workers.
The program helps prevent the targeted workers from having to use up their savings or liquidate part of their assets.
Important: In order to qualify, a person must have been dismissed or laid off between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2013 (in the case of workers in the asbestos extraction sector), or between April 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012 (for workers in the other sectors). Please see the other eligibility criteria.
