Ontario Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Paid by Ontario Energy Board / Government of Ontario · 🇨🇦 Canada
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Customers who meet income eligibility can get up to $650 in emergency assistance for their electricity bills ($780 if their home is heated electrically)
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.oeb.ca
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