Open ProvincesNunavut
Nunavut is a Canadian territory. Capital: Iqaluit. Find key facts below and follow the link to the official government site for current services, taxes and programs.
Key figures
- Population
- 43,091 2026-07 · 2.3% / 12 m
- Inflation (12 months)
- 3.0% 2026-09
- Average weekly earnings
- $1,889 2026-08
Source: Statistics Canada. Updated automatically. Compare all provinces →
Guides for this province
- Renting in Nunavut: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Nunavut: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Nunavut: health card, driver's licence and taxes
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- Buying a home in Nunavut: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Nunavut: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Nunavut: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Nunavut: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Nunavut: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Nunavut: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Nunavut: nominee program, steps and processing times
| Type | Territory |
|---|---|
| Capital | Iqaluit |
| Joined Canada (or created) | 1999 |
| Languages | Inuktut, English and French (official languages) |
| Sales tax system | GST only (no provincial sales tax) |
| Sales tax rates | GST 5% (Source: Canada Revenue Agency) |
| Public health plan | Nunavut Health Care Plan |
| Driver's licensing body | Nunavut Department of Economic Development and Transportation |
| Official government site | https://www.gov.nu.ca/ |
Rates and amounts change. Each figure on this site shows its official source and the date it was read; confirm on the official page before making a decision.
Programs in this province or territory
Families and children
- Nunavut Child BenefitMonthly amount for lower-income families, paid with the CCB.
Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Amounts — as published in November 2026 Basic benefit per child $58.00 / month Partial benefit above adjusted family net income of $22,065
Work and income
- Income AssistanceHelp with basic needs for residents aged 18 and over.
Read the full guide →Amounts — Regulation R-006-2023, in force April 1, 2023 Basic allowance, zone 1 (Arviat, Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet), 1 person $914 / month Basic allowance, zone 4, 1 person $1,048 / month Basic allowance, family of four, zone 1 $1,840 / month Incidental allowance: permanent disability or temporary of more than a year / age 60 or over / temporary of 6 months or more $250 / $175 / $125 per month Earnings exempt, no dependants / with dependants $200 plus half of the next $600 / $400 plus half of the next $600 Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- A last-resort program for anyone 18 or over in financial need living in Nunavut.
- Each additional family member adds $218 (zone 1) to $243 (zone 4) beyond 10 people.
How to get it : Apply with the Income Assistance worker in your community.
Seniors and retirement
- Senior Citizen Supplementary BenefitMonthly top-up for low-income seniors receiving the GIS.
Amounts — as published in November 2026 Amount $300 / month Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- For Nunavummiut aged 60 or older who receive the federal GIS or the Spouse's Allowance.
How to get it : Automatic: added to the monthly Old Age Security payment.
- Senior Fuel SubsidyHelps seniors who own their home pay for heating fuel.
Amounts — current page of gov.nu.ca (2026) Fuel reimbursed per home (up to) 4,000 litres 100% subsidy: net income up to and including $100,000 Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- For homeowners aged 60 or over who own and live in the home. The current page no longer shows the older $75,000 tier (an earlier notice had 3,500 litres, 100% up to $75,000 and 50% up to $100,000).
How to get it : Apply through your Income Assistance worker.
Students and training
- FANS (Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students)The territory's own grants and loans for post-secondary students.
Amounts — structure in force since September 1, 2025; Inuit Study Grant R-015-2026 from autumn 2026 Tuition, full-time (part-time) up to $10,000 / year ($5,000) Books, full-time (part-time) up to $2,500 / year ($1,250) Disability grant up to $20,000 / year Living expense, single student studying in the South (base + housing) $770 + $2,185 = $2,955 / month Nunavut Inuit Study Grant: school supplies and living situation $1,000 / year full-time ($500 part-time) Nunavut Inuit Study Grant: tutoring up to $1,000 / year ($500) Nunavut Inuit Study Grant: furniture allowance $1,500 + $500 per dependant Official source ↗ · read on 2026-11-13Conditions and rules
- The Nunavut Inuit Study Grant (regulation R-015-2026) also covers a holiday trip home, a transition allowance (50% of the monthly living allowance, twice), a transition support person, exam fees, recreation (up to $1,000 + $250 per dependant) and health and wellness (up to $500).
- The full living-expense schedule by location and family size is in the annex of regulation R-034-2025.
How to get it : Contact FANS: fans@gov.nu.ca or 1-877-860-0680.
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