Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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Services for Seniors Guide
No information found for Ontario on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
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
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults : A Discussion Paper
It has become increasingly clear that abuse and neglect of older adults has come to be recognized as a problem worthy of serious academic inquiry and coordinated social action on the part of all Canadians. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first discussion paper in 1989.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Fact Sheet (PDF Format)
This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community. The information will be of greatest interest to professionals and community service providers who want to learn more about abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-267-1291
- TTY Service: 1-800-561-5643
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Be Prepared, Not Scared
Information products include alerts and advisories, self-help advice brochures, fact sheets, news releases, teacher's aids and videos.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contact Information :
- Telephone: (613) 991-3283
- Fax: (613) 998-9589
- TTY Service: 1 866 865-5667
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E-Mail :
E-mail: communications@psepc.gc.ca
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Postal Address :
340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0P8
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Bon Voyage, But... Information for the Canadian Traveller
This reference booklet which includes travel information, important telephone numbers and addresses of Canadian missions around the world, will help you plan ahead for your trip. It also provides information on passports, insurance, entry requirements, health, safety and security issues, and on avoiding difficulties with Canadian customs when you return.
Source : Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source : Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Canada and the Second World War
A few pages are not sufficient for a full account of that war - its causes, its events, its heroism and its treachery. The aim here is simply to tell something of the story of the Canadians who went overseas, to give some idea of where they fought and died, and what they were able to achieve.
Source : Veterans Affairs 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's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults (PDF)
This guide gives information which can help seniors live healthier and active lives.
Source : Communication Canada
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults
This Health Canada site explains why physical activity is important, offers tips and easy ways to increase physical activity, and states how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
Source : Health Canada
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
Condominium Buyer's Guide (PDF Format)
This guide provides people considering the purchase of new or existing condominiums with guidance on what to look for, affordability considerations, how to assess the condominium corporation's financial situation and physical condition, and general information on condominium living.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-668-2642
- TTY Service: 1-800-309-3388
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Dare to Age Well! Collection
The Dare to Age Well! CD is a collection of 54 publications and over 100 photos presenting the many aspects of healthy aging in Canada. It contains publications from Health Canada, in particular from the Division of Aging and Seniors, and others resulting from Federal/Provincial/Territorial collaboration.
Source : Health Canada
Guide to Co-op Housing
Unlike private rental housing, so-ops are democratic communities where the residents decide on how the co-op operates. Learn about the rights and responsibilites of housing co-op members and of those members elected to govern the co-op.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-668-2642
- TTY Service: 1-800-309-3388
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Home Buying Step by Step
CMHC's Home Buying Step by Step guide will lead you through the entire home buying process in ten simple steps. Assess your current financial situation and determine how much house you can afford, then learn more about home-hunting, mortgage payments and moving into your new home!
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Home Maintenance Schedule
This factsheet provides a listing of the regular home maintenance tasks which should be done at various times throughout the year to protect the condition of your house.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-668-2642
- TTY Service: 1-800-309-3388
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Maintaining Seniors' Independence Through Home Adaptations
This guide identify the types of difficulties that seniors can experience and see the types of adaptations that can help overcome these difficulties.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Moving back to Canada
This provides an overview of the laws, restrictions, entitlements, rights, and obligations of Canadian residents returning from travel outside Canada.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency.
Paying Your Income Tax by Instalments (Publication)
Instalments are periodic payments of income tax that individuals are required to pay to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to cover tax they would otherwise have to pay on April 30 of the following year. Most people pay their tax by having tax withheld from their income throughout the year. However, if you receive income that has no tax withheld, or does not have enough tax withheld, you may have to pay tax by instalments.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Preventing Falls on Stairs
This fact sheet tells you about some of the ways you can reduce the risk of falling on or from residential stairs.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-668-2642
- TTY Service: 1-800-309-3388
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Retirement Pension, Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan retirement pension is a monthly payment to people who have contributed to the Canadian Pension Plan and are at least 60 years of age. This site developed by Social Development Canada explains how this plan works.
Source : Social Development Canada
RRSPs and Other Registered Plans for Retirement
Use this guide if you want information about registered pension plans (RPPs), registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs), or registered retirement income funds (RRIFs). This guide has information that is not in your income package that you may need to complete your return.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Seniors' Guidebook to Safety and Security
This guidebook aims to promote the education and awareness of preventive techniques that can help seniors recognize a potential crime situation and allow positive action to be taken that will reduce or remove the risk.
Contact Information :
- Office Telephone: 613-993-7267
- ATS Service: 613-993-3887
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Business Address :
RCMP Headquarters
Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing Directorate
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0R2
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Postal Address :
RCMP Headquarters
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
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Tracing your Ancestors in Canada
The National Archives of Canada publishes the free booklet Tracing your Ancestors in Canada, which describes the major genealogical sources available at the National Archives and makes reference to sources in other Canadian repositories.
Source : National Archives of Canada
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