Financial Subsidies

All programs at Britannia are subsidized and the fees and charges are set at the lowest reasonable rate. Still, Britannia wants to support those who cannot afford the advertised cost of certain programs or activities.  A person may apply for a maximum of 2 subsidies per person per season. Please Note: Some programs do not qualify for subsidy.  Approved applications can be processed at the Pool Cashier or Information Centre.

Residents of Vancouver with a Leisure Access Card may receive up to a maximum of 50% off registered programs (as well as discounts on other Vancouver Park Board programs & services), by completing the Self-referral application process, or by receiving a Third-Party Referral form.

Self-referral: application forms can be downloaded from the Leisure Access Program page, or picked up at the Info Centre or Pool Cashier. These applications are processed and approved at the LAP office.

Third-party Referral: forms can be filled out by a representative of government or non-profit support agencies for those who qualify, and then processed on site at the Info Centre or Pool cashier when presented with photo ID.

More Information: Visit the City of Vancouver’s Leisure Access Program page for full qualification details.

Grandview Woodland and Strathcona Residents Subsidy: Low income residents of Grandview Woodland and Strathcona with a Leisure Access Card may, with the approval of a programmer, receive a further discount if needed. Residents without a Leisure Access Card may request a subsidy for certain programs up to 25% of course costs by completing an application for subsidy. For subsidies greater than 25%, residents need an appointment with a programmer and bring their Notice of Assessment from the previous tax year. 

Registration with this subsidy must be done in person at the Info Centre or Pool Cashier.

Resident boundaries are Broadway to the waterfront and Nanaimo to Main

Limitations:
Maximum of two subsidies per person per season.​
Some programs may not qualify for subsidies.​

Subsidies do not apply to Britannia Child Care programs or resalable products.

Residents outside of Vancouver are not eligible for subsidies.

Eligibility: Low-income individuals and families.

Service Period: late February to early May.

Booking: During tax season, schedule an appointment online at brittaxclinic.org or call 604-718-5800 (1).

More Info: Visit the Tax Clinic Information page.

Federal Programs

Employment Insurance (EI)

What it is: Temporary income support for unemployed Canadians who are actively looking for work or upgrading their skills.

Eligibility: Job loss through no fault of your own, with sufficient insurable hours.

Learn more: Employment Insurance

Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

What it is: Monthly tax-free payments to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18.

Eligibility: Based on income and number of children.
Learn more: Canada Child Benefit

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

What it is: A non-refundable tax credit that reduces income tax for people with physical or mental impairments.

Eligibility: Must be approved by a medical practitioner.
Learn more: Disability Tax Credit

GST/HST Credit
What it is: A quarterly tax-free payment to help individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset GST or HST.

Eligibility: Based on income and family size.
Learn more: GST/HST Credit

Canada Student Loans

What it is: Financial assistance for post-secondary education, including loans, grants, and repayment support.

Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students enrolled at designated institutions.

Learn more: Canada Student Loans

BC Rent Subsidy & Rental Assistance Program

What it is: Monthly rent support for eligible low-income working families or seniors.

Eligibility: Varies based on household income and composition.

Learn more: Rental Assistance Program