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Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients
Work support for CPP disability recipients
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports CPP disability benefit recipients who want to return to work through vocational counselling, retraining support, and job-search help. Participants may use it to return to their former job, move into a different role, or prepare for self-employment while continuing to receive their regular benefit.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Vocational counselling and employment guidance.
- Return-to-work planning.
- Skills upgrading, education, and retraining.
- Job-search support.
Documents Needed
- Completed return-to-work rehabilitation plan
- Signatures from the participant, Service Canada, and a health care professional
- Medical confirmation from a doctor or nurse practitioner, if needed
- Application or request forms provided by the Canada Pension Plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CPP disability benefit recipients.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for skills upgrading, education, or retraining needed to secure employment.
Processing and Agreement
- The return-to-work plan is developed with a vocational rehabilitation specialist and your health care professional.
- You, Service Canada, and your health care professional must sign the plan.
- If your disability recurs, you may be able to request automatic reinstatement or a fast-track reapplication.
Additional information
- Participation in the program is voluntary.
- You keep receiving your regular CPP disability benefit during participation and job search.
- Your return-to-work plan must be signed by you, Service Canada, and your health care professional.
- If disability recurs, reinstatement or a fast-track reapplication may be available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients?
This program supports CPP disability benefit recipients who want to return to work through vocational counselling, retraining support, and job-search help. Participants may use it to return to their former job, move into a different role, or prepare for self-employment while continuing to receive their regular benefit.
Who is eligible for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients program?
To be eligible for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients program, you must:
Must receive CPP disability benefits.
Must be willing and able to participate.
Medical condition must be stable.
What expenses are eligible under Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients?
Vocational counselling and employment guidance.
Return-to-work planning.
Skills upgrading, education, and retraining.
Job-search support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients available?
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients program is available across Canada.
Is the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients?
Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits recipients is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)