To help Nunavummiut keep up with the increasing cost of food in the territory, NunavutSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s Department of Family Services has increased the Income Assistance ProgramSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™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