Due to the Canada Post strike, Manitoba Families has stopped sending all mail through Canada Post effective September 25, 2025. You can pick up cheques at the following locations.     

Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities (MSPD)     

• In Winnipeg: 114 Garry Street, starting Wednesday October 1.
• All other communities: your local EIA office. Contact the office to determine when cheques are available for pickup.

Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)     

• If you receive services at Access Downtown (640 Main Street, Winnipeg): 128 Market Ave, starting Wednesday October 1.
• All other Winnipeg-based EIA recipients: your local EIA office, starting Wednesday October 1.
• All EIA recipients outside Winnipeg: your local EIA office. Contact the office to determine when cheques are available for pickup.

Trade vendors, landlords, service providers and income supplement program recipients     

• Please visit the postal disruption page for more information and to find the distribution centre for your community.

Questions?     

Call the EIA Service Centre:
204-948-2888 (within Winnipeg)
1-855-944-8111 (elsewhere)