To help Nunavummiut keep up with the increasing cost of food in the territory, Nunavut’s Department of Family Services has increased the Income Assistance Program’s basic allowance as of April 1, 2023.
The new rates are as follows:
Zone 1: Arviat, Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet
-1 family member: $914
-2 family members: $1,024
-3 family members: $1,446
-4 family members: $1,840
-5 family members: $2,203
-6 family members: $2,538
-7 family members: $2,845
-8 family members: $3,121
-9 family members: $3,369
-10 family members: $3,589
Zone 2: Arctic Bay, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, Chesterfield Inlet, Gjoa Haven, Sanirajak, Iglulik, Kugluktuk, Naujaat, Whale Cove
-1 family member: $974
-2 family members: $1,087
-3 family members: $1,533
-4 family members: $1,950
-5 family members: $2,334
-6 family members: $2,688
-7 family members: $3,011
-8 family members: $3,302
-9 family members: $3,563
-10 family members: $3,792
Zone 3: Kinngait, Kimmirut, Pangnirtung, Sanikiluaq, Taloyoak
-1 family member: $992
-2 family members: $1,104
-3 family members: $1,558
-4 family members: $1,981
-5 family members: $2,372
-6 family members: $2,731
-7 family members: $3,059
-8 family members: $3,354
-9 family members: $3,618
-10 family members: $3,851
Zone 4: Clyde River, Coral Harbour, Grise Fiord, Kugaaruk, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Resolute Bay
-1 family member: $1,048
-2 family members: $1,160
-3 family members: $1,637
-4 family members: $2,081
-5 family members: $2,491
-6 family members: $2,868
-7 family members: $3,211
-8 family members: $3,520
-9 family members: $3,795
-10 family members: $4,037
Source: Government of Nunavut