Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors

Who should use Services for Seniors?

You should

If you are:

• 50 or older
• planning for retirement
• caring for a senior
• a friend of family member of a senior

By 2035, nearly one in four Canadians will be 65 or older. This guide about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families provides information on everything from income support to housing, health and safety issues. A section tells you how to contact your provincial or territorial government to find out about its programs and services for seniors.

How to use Services for Seniors

This is a guide to information, programs and services of interest to seniors and people who are planning for retirement. It is meant to help you find information about services and benefits you may be entitled to.

We have designed the text to help you see at a glance what kind of information we're talking about:

• Bold text highlights topics and programs.
• Italics are used for titles of booklets, pamphlets and publications.

If there is no toll-free number listed, call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
or TTY: 1 800 926-9105.
You can speak directly to an agent Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

We want to hear from you.
If you have comments about this guide, write to us at:

Services for Seniors Guide
c/o Canada Enquiry Centre
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0J9
Fax: 1 800 269 6412
TTY: 1 800 926-9105
Email: guide@canada.gc.ca

Please be sure to include your address so we can get back to you.

Last Modified: 2006-03-01

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