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
wish govt of nunavut had the same willingness to help its employees by increasing their salary or even increase house hold allowance to catch up with the current rates as they have increased so much but yet the house hold allowance never increases for those who own a home or renting privately. but as we all know, nothing will ever happen. thanks government.
Unfortunately frank, you walked off a plane…and fortunately the plane leaves daily, so if you want to get back on it, it’s waiting.
Many Nunamiut call this home and will be barrier here….while you will be moving from here when you retire.
luckily you work for the GN, and probably comes with housing, unlike so many others! Just remember, you got hired when the south wouldn’t hire you !!