How do I qualify?
To qualify you must be a resident of Mississauga and;

• have a total net individual or combined family income below the Low Income Cut Off amounts (Statistics Canada).

• be able to provide current, official documentation that shows total family net income, and proof that all dependants are the legal responsibility of the adult and reside in the adult’s household, using one or more of the following original statements/documents:

• Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment form (T451) showing net income/earnings (Line 236)
• Ontario Disabilities Support Program Drug Benefit Eligibility Card
• Ontario Works Drug/Dental Benefit Eligibility Card
• Canada Child Tax Benefit Notice
• Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families Entitlement Notice
• Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice
• Ontario Sales Tax Benefit

Exception: Refugees are eligible to apply for Active Assist within the 1st year of receiving refugee status without proof of income. Confirmation of Permanent Residency and permanent address will be required.

Dependants under the age of 18 cannot apply as individuals; a parent or legal guardian must complete an application on their behalf. Persons 16 years of age and older must initial beside their name on the application form. Post-secondary students who are enrolled full time in a college or university are not eligible to apply unless they have dependents.

Applicants who participate in this program will not be eligible to benefit from the Jerry Love Fund during that calendar year.

If the maximum program capacity has been reached, applications will be held until space opens in the program.

Apply for the ActiveAssist fee assistance program at any City of Mississauga Recreation Community Centre or the Recreation Customer Service Centre. A specific appointment time is not necessary, however may be arranged in advance by phoning the applicable location.