- How does the Government of Canada define a senior citizen?
The definition of senior citizen varies from one government site to another. Seniors Canada Online defines a senior citizen as 55 years of age and older.
- How do I register a change of address for my Income Tax, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan and Veterans pension?
You must contact each government department separately to submit your change of address. You may do this through the following websites. Please note, do not send personal information such as your SIN and bank account numbers through e-mail as this service is not yet guaranteed to be secure.
Taxes:
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Address changes online or Contact Us
Benefits, pension, etc...:
Social Development Canada
Veterans pension:
Veterans Affairs Canada
- How can I apply for a Government of Canada Senior Citizen's ID card?
Contact Social Development Canada.
- What programs are available for seniors on fixed incomes who need to make improvements in their homes?
Contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
For information on Provincial and Territorial programs you may wish to access the Seniors Policies and Programs Database (SPPD).
- What is Involuntary Separation?
It's an unfortunate fact that couples are sometimes forced to separate when one spouse can no longer care for the other at home and has to place him or her in a Long Term Care facility. This situation can place the spouse who remains at home in a difficult financial position, since there's often very little money left after the institutional care has been paid for. Contact Social Development Canada for more details.
- What is a Child Rearing Drop-out Provision?
Months of low or zero earnings spent caring for a child under the age of seven may be excluded from the calculation of your pension.
Contact Social Development Canada for more information.
- Are there financial benefits available to Veterans?
Contact Veterans Affairs Canada.
