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Canada Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
This pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to retired contributors.

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Quebec Retirement Pension under the Quebec Pension Plan
This pension is paid monthly to people who have made sufficient contributions to the plan and who are 60 years of age or older.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 463-5185
  • Quebec: 1 418 643-5185
  • Montreal: 1 514 873-2433
  • TTY: 1 800 603-3540

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Additional Information
  • Apply one to three months prior to retirement.




Canada Old Age Security (OAS)
This pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to persons 65 years of age and over.

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Canada Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security recipients.

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Canada Allowance
Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

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Additional Information
  • Apply up to 12 months before your 60th birthday.

  • If you have already reached the age of 60, send your application as soon as possible.




Quebec Shelter Allowance Program
This program provides financial assistance to low-income households whose members must spend too much of their budget on rent or mortgage payments.

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Canada Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI)
This program provides funding to homeowners and landlords so that they can make permanent minor home adaptations.

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Quebec Financial Assistance Program for Domestic Help Services
This program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals using domestic help services.

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Quebec Tax Credit Respecting Home-Support Services for Seniors
This refundable tax credit assists seniors (aged 70 and over) with their expenses for home-support services.

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Required Documentation

  • Completed Income Tax Return




Canada Allowance for the Survivor
This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.

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Canada International Pension Benefits
You may be eligible for social security (pension) benefits if you or your deceased spouse or common-law partner lived or worked in another country.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 454-8731
  • Ottawa: 1 613 957-1954
  • TTY: 1 800 255-4786

Application




Canada Adult Care
This program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability, in maintaining their independence and living in a safe and healthy environment.

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Related Links

Canada Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Canada Health Canada On-Line
Canada Seniors Canada On-Line
Canada Review Tribunals (CPP/OAS)
Canada Aging and Seniors Web Site - Public Health Agency of Canada
Canada Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
Canada Tax Information for Seniors
Canada Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions

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