Why is the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) being deducted from my Employment and Financial Support payment?
If you have a dependant under the age of 18 who receives the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) portion of that benefit is considered by Ontario Works to be income (NCBS is based on your previous year’s income tax return, and is a supplement for low-income families). Because Ontario Works has determined that you have received some income, an equal amount will be deducted from your Employment and Financial Support payment. This balances your income, ensuring you remain eligible to receive Employment and Financial Support.
