Launched by the Nova Scotia department of Health in early August, 2009, the Caregiver Allowance is a province-wide program  designed to recognize the important role of caregivers in the health and well being of many Nova Scotians.

From their site: “Both the caregiver and the person she/he provides care to must meet the program’s eligibility criteria. This is determined through an assessment process completed by a Continuing Care, Care Coordinator. If the caregiver and care recipient both qualify for the program, the caregiver will receive the Caregiver Allowance of $400 per month”

A list of frequently asked questions about this program can be found here.