Moving from Nunavut to Quebec
Here’s what changes for disability benefits and support programs.
What you keep
These federal benefits follow you anywhere in Canada. No need to reapply when you move:
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC)— your CRA certification carries over.
- Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)— tied to DTC eligibility, paid by Canada Revenue Agency.
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — account stays with your bank, government grants and bonds continue.
- CPP Disability (CPP-D)— federal pension, not affected by province.
- Child Disability Benefit— tax-free monthly supplement to Canada Child Benefit.
Update your address with CRA and Service Canada within 30 days of your move.
What changes: NU vs QC
Leaving behind
Nunavut
Adult income support
Income Assistance + $175/mo Incidental Allowance
Income Assistance
Asset limit
Not published
Earnings exemption
Not published
Autism (under 6)
Rehabilitation Services; Healthy Children Initiative
Autism (6-18)
Home and Community Care Program
Health benefits
Nunavut Health Care Plan; NIHB for Inuit (dental, drugs, vision, travel)
Home care
Home and Community Care Program
Respite
Through Home and Community Care
Assistive devices
Through Rehabilitation Services / NIHB
Waitlist severity
Severe (few local specialists; travel to Ottawa common)
Apply for
Quebec
Adult income support
$1,318/mo (Social Solidarity); $1,707/mo (Basic Income)
Social Solidarity / Basic Income Program
Asset limit
Varies by program
Earnings exemption
Earned income exemptions after eligibility
Autism (under 6)
Provincial CIUSSS services
Autism (6-18)
Provincial CIUSSS services
Health benefits
RAMQ coverage; prescription drugs; dental (low income)
Home care
CLSC home care services
Respite
Through CIUSSS disability services
Assistive devices
RAMQ assistive device programs
Waitlist severity
Moderate to High
What to do
Before you move
- Notify Income Assistance that you're leaving the province (avoids overpayment recovery later).
- Request copies of your medical records, diagnostic reports, and any assessment documents.
- Print or save any approval letters from provincial programs — you may need them for the new province.
- Research waitlists in your destination so you can apply early.
Week 1 in your new province
- Update your address with CRA and Service Canada (DTC, CDB, RDSP, CPP-D, Child Disability Benefit).
- Register for the new province's health card (most have a 90-day waiting period — keep your old card valid until then).
- Apply for Social Solidarity / Basic Income Program — bring proof of disability, identification, and income documents.
First month
- Apply for autism, developmental, or disability-specific funding programs in the new province.
- Get on waitlists for assistive devices, respite, and home care programs (these can be long).
- Find a new family doctor or pediatrician — many provinces have shortages.
First three months
- Connect with local disability organizations for community support and advocacy help.
- Review your RDSP — your account stays the same but you may want to update your beneficiary address.
- If you receive CPP-D, your monthly payment is unchanged but your provincial top-ups may differ.
Find help in Quebec
Browse local disability services and support organizations in your new province: