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Nunavut Senior Fuel Subsidy
Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): a monthly supplementary payment for low-income seniors that Nunavut adds automatically to the federal OAS cheque under an agreement w
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- territorial program · Yukon · Northwest Territories · Nunavut
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At a glance
- Worth:
- 2,500–4,000 L fuel/yr
- Who:
- Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): a monthly supplementary payment for low-income seniors that Nunavut adds automatically to the federal OAS cheque under an agreement with Ottawa
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
2,500–4,000 L fuel/yr
How it benefits you
- Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): a monthly supplementary payment for low-income seniors that Nunavut adds automatically to the federal OAS cheque under an agreement w
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): a monthly supplementary payment for low-income seniors that Nunavut adds automatically to the federal OAS cheque under an agreement with Ottawa
- Eligibility: 60+, resident in Nunavut, receiving the GIS or Spouse's Allowance; you must file taxes and reapply for GIS each year (your Income Assistance Worker or Government Liaison Officer can help reach Service Canada).
How to apply
- Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): a monthly supplementary payment for low-income seniors that Nunavut adds automatically to the federal OAS cheque under an agreement with Ottawa
- Eligibility: 60+, resident in Nunavut, receiving the GIS or Spouse's Allowance; you must file taxes and reapply for GIS each year (your Income Assistance Worker or Government Liaison Officer can help reach Service Canada).[154][167]; Amount: the Benefits Wayfinder lists the SCSB as $300 per month (page last updated January 27, 2024); the GN web pages reviewed do not publish a current rate, so treat $300 as indicative only.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.