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Retirement in British Columbia

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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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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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  • 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.




Canada Canadian Government Annuities (CGA)
This program administers government annuities, life insurance policies and early retirement benefits under former federal programs and issues related payments.

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  • Toll-Free: 1 800 561-7922
  • Bathurst: 1 506 548-7972

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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.

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

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Canada Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Canada Health Canada On-Line
Canada Seniors Canada On-Line
Canada Review Tribunals (CPP/OAS)
Canada Child Rearing Drop-Out Provision (CRDP)
Canada Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
Canada Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions

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