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Connecting Families Initiative

Connecting Families Initiative is a discount run by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for low-income families who get the Canada Child Benefit and low-income seniors who get the Guaranteed Income Supplement, who receive an invitation letter from the Government of Canada. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Low-income family getting the CCB; Or low-income senior getting the GIS; Must get an invitation letter.

Call 1-833-206-0599Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

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A Government of Canada program that gives low-income families and seniors home internet for $20 a month or less. Plans include 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds with at least 200 GB of data. Low-cost devices may also be offered while supplies last.

Who qualifies

Low-income families who get the Canada Child Benefit and low-income seniors who get the Guaranteed Income Supplement, who receive an invitation letter from the Government of Canada.

You likely qualify if:

  • Low-income family getting the CCB
  • Or low-income senior getting the GIS
  • Must get an invitation letter

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 1-833-206-0599
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is ised-isde.canada.ca/.../en.

Good to know

  • Cost$20 a month or less
  • Their stepsWait for your invitation letter with an activation code. Go to the registration portal at cf-fb.ca. Enter your code, name and address, then pick a provider. Contact that internet provider to finish signing up.

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What to bring

  • Activation code from your letter
  • Full name and address from the letter

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

Run by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

We read this on their own website on October 5, 2026. Read from: ised-isde.canada.ca/.../en.

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