Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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Seniors' Info
Seniors' Info has been created to provide ready access to information and services delivered by all levels of government and community-based agencies serving older adults. It is our pleasure to bring this first gateway to information and services to the citizens.
Source : Seniors' Info
Services for Seniors
This site provides useful information on the various services the City of Ottawa offers our seniors.
Source : City of Ottawa
Canada
About multiple formats
If you have a visual impairment, you can get Canada Revenue Agency publications in Braille, in large print, in etext (computer disquette or on audiocassette.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Allowance for the Survivor
If you are between 60 and 64, have a low or modest income, and your spouse or common-law partner (same sex or opposite sex) has died, you may qualify for the Allowance for the Survivor.
Source : Social Development Canada
Allowance Program
If you are between 60 and 64, and your spouse or common-law (same sex or opposite sex) partner receives the Guaranteed Income Supplement, you may be eligible for the Allowance. The Allowance is a monthly benefit that helps bridge the income gap until you reach 65.
Source : Social Development Canada
Canada Benefits
The Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all Government of Canada financial benefit programs for individuals. You can find information about government student loans, the public pension plan, employment insurance, housing assistance, and payments or financial assistance to parents, immigrants, refugees, disabled individuals, Veterans, athletes and artists.
Source : Government of Canada.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Statement of Contributions On-line
This online service allows you to view and print your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Statement of Contributions. Your Statement of Contributions contains a history of your earnings and contributions to the CPP, as well as estimates for any CPP benefits you may be eligible to receive.
Source : Social Developement Canada
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is available to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP, and whose disability prevents them from working at any job on a regular basis. The disability must be long lasting or likely to result in death. People who qualify for disability benefits from other programs may not qualify for the CPP disability benefit.
Source : Social Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Canada Pension Plan Retirement Application
This online service allows you to apply for a Canada Pension Plan Retirement (CPP RTR) pension.
Source : Social Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Tool-Free Telephone: 1 877 454-4051
- TTY Service: 1 800 255-4786
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Additional Information :
Agents are ready to answer your questions Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Newfoundland. Please have your Canadian Social Insurance Number ready.
To use this online service, you must...
- be at least 59 years of age;
- have contributed to the CPP;
- want your retirement pension payments to begin within one year from today;
- have access to a printer; and,
- use a computer that meets our minimum computer requirements.
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Canadian Residents Going Down South
If you spend time in the United States for health reasons or on vacation and still maintain residential ties in Canada, this pamphlet will explain certain income tax requirements and American tax laws that mat apply to you.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
The Government of Canada has developed this calculator to help you plan for retirement. The calculator takes you step by step through an estimate of the ongoing income you will receive throughout your retirement.
Source : Human Resources Development Canada
Child and Family Benefits Online Calculator
Use our calculator to determine the amount of child and family benefits, including related provincial and territorial benefits delivered by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), you may be entitled to receive. The calculation is based on information you will provide.Use our calculator to determine the amount of child and family benefits, including related provincial and territorial benefits delivered by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), you may be entitled to receive. The calculation is based on information you will provide.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-959-8281
- T.I.P.S. (Tax Information Phone Service): 1-800-267-6999
- TTY Service: 1-800-665-0354
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Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local time)
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Child Rearing Drop-Out Provision
The CPP has several provisions built in to protect your benefit from periods of low earnings. One is called the "child rearing drop-out provision" or CRDO.
Source : Social Development Canada
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Under the program, volunteers from a variety of backgrounds provide eligible individuals with free help to complete their income tax and benefit returns.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 959-8281
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Cost of Banking Guide (FCAC)
The Cost of Banking Guide on-line tool is designed to help you find the best banking service package for you. It takes the information you provide and uses it to assess your banking needs. It then presents you with the banking service packages that will best meet these needs.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Credit Splitting Upon Divorce or Separation, Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan recognizes that in a legal marriage or common-law relationship, both spouses or common-law partners share in the building of their assets and entitlements. Among these are Canada Pension Plan pension credits. When a relationship ends, the Canada Pension Plan pension credits which the couple built up during the time they lived together can be divided equally between them. This division is called "credit splitting". 'Partner' refers to either same-sex or opposite-sex common-law partner, or the person to whom you are married.
Source : Social Development Canada
Direct Deposit - Frequently Asked Questions
Direct Deposit is a system used to automatically deposit your Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments each month into your bank account in Canada or the United States.
Source : Service Canada
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
The FCAC is a newly created agency working to protect and educate consumers in the area of financial services. We provide consumer information and oversee financial institutions to ensure that they comply with federal consumer protection measures.
Source : Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides additional money, on top of the Old Age Security pension, to low-income seniors living in Canada. To be eligible for the GIS benefit, you must be receiving the Old Age Security pension and meet the income requirements explained on this Web page.
Source : Social Development Canada
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How to arrange for direct deposit or change your information (GST-HST)
How to arrange for direct deposit into your account at a financial institution for income tax refunds, Canada Child Tax benefit payments and GST/HST credit payments. How to change your bank account information as wellHow to arrange for direct deposit into your account at a financial institution for income tax refunds, Canada Child Tax benefit payments and GST/HST credit payments. How to change your bank account information as well
Source : Canada Revenu Agency
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-959-8281
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Additional Information :
Our automated service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Agents are available Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local time). However, from mid-February to April 30, these hours are extended to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekends.
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How you benefit by filing a return?
This page describes the benefits of filing an income tax return.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Jobs, Workers,Training and Careers
Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers site offers a variety of tools and helpful information to find a job.
Source : Jobs, Workers, Training, Careers
NETFILE
NETFILE is one of our newest electronic tax-filing options. This transmission service allows you to file your personal income tax and benefit return directly to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), using the Internet.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Old Age Security (OAS)
The Old Age Security program includes the basic Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement and the Allowance. This site developed by Social Development Canada describes how the program operates.
Source : Social Development Canada
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Paying Your Income Tax by Installments
Information for individuals who are required to pay their income tax by instalments, when not enough tax is deducted at source.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
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