reSTART
Laptop and desktop PCs starting at $195 for Canadian residents receiving social assistance.
The reSTART program finds new life for used computers donated by Canadian companies. These computers are refurbished and made available at low cost to residents of Canada who receive social assistance or qualify as having low income.
reSTART computers help people across Canada to access health care, gain education, find jobs, and even start small businesses.
In the last 5 years alone, reBOOT Canada has provided more than 6,000 computers to families and individuals across all provinces and territories.
Any Canadian resident who receives financial social assistance from a national, provincial, or regional support program is eligible to purchase a computer through reSTART. Your caseworker may be able to help with the cost of purchasing a reSTART computer. Please contact your caseworker for more information. If your caseworker has questions, please ask them to email restart@rebootcanada.ca.
Social workers and agency staff often purchase reSTART computers for their clients who qualify for the program. Parents, other relatives, or even friends can also purchase reSTART computers for a qualifying person.
The reSTART computers provided by reBOOT Canada have been refurbished. The computers may show signs of wear, but they have been tested and should provide years of trouble-free service.
All reSTART computers come with a 90-day hardware warranty. All sales are final for computers provided through the reSTART program.
Lost the getting started guide that came with your reSTART computer? Download a PDF copy here.
How to request a reSTART computer
1. Read the eligibility guidelines below and make sure you qualify.
2. Complete the application form.
3. When your application is approved, you will receive an email explaining the next steps for payment and delivery.
Computers can be shipped anywhere in Canada (delivery fees apply). If you live in Toronto, Vancouver, or Peterborough, you may also pick up your computer at one of our offices.
We accept payment by debit/credit cards, Interac e-transfers, and cash. Agencies may also pay by EFT or company cheques. reBOOT Canada is a registered vendor for the government of Ontario.
Eligibility Guidelines
If you receive any form of government financial assistance, you likely qualify. Some examples of social assistance programs that qualify for the reSTART program are:
- National
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Veterans Affairs Canada (VA)
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
- British Columbia
- Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
- Income Assistance (IA)
- Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Ontario
- Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Other provincial programs similar to those listed above
Choose a Computer
reSTART offers 2 levels of equipment packages (Standard or Premium) as either laptop or desktop type. Prices shown include applicable sales taxes.
STANDARD PACKAGE: $195 laptop or $165 desktop
Good for people who are not heavy computer users (will only use the computer for a couple of hours each day).
PREMIUM PACKAGE: $295 laptop or $295 desktop
These units have more speed and memory. They are a good fit for people who will use the computer for several hours each day, for work, or for school.
SHIPPING FEES
Laptops: $25 shipped within ON or BC / $35 to all other provinces
Desktops: $45 shipped within ON or BC / $55 to all other provinces
The exact brands and models of computers provided by reSTART vary based on availability. All computers come installed with Windows 11, and LibreOffice (a free and compatible alternative to Microsoft Office).
Read more about hardware specifications for reSTART computers or how to tell what model is a good match for you.
Application form for reSTART computers
Please continue to the next page to access the reSTART program application form.