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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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Application

 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System for Seniors
This system provides a monthly income supplement to seniors (aged 65 and over) who receive full or partial Old Age Security and/or Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits and whose income falls within provincial guidelines.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 263-7965
  • TTY: 1 800 263-7776
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving
 
Additional Information
  • No application is necessary.

  • If you meet the eligibility requirements, your benefits will be determined automatically.




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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Additional Information
  • 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.




Ontario Ontario Drug Benefit Program
This program grants benefits to eligible persons to assist with the cost of prescription drugs.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 268-1154
  • Toronto: 1 416 314-5518
  • TTY: 1 800 387-5559

Required Documentation

  • Health Card




Canada Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI)
This program provides funding to homeowners and landlords so that they can make permanent minor home adaptations.

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Ontario Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
This program offers property tax relief to low-income seniors or persons with disabilities. Eligible persons may have their property taxes deferred, reduced, or cancelled.

Contact Information

  • General Inquiries: 1 416 585-7041
  • TTY: 1 866 220-2290
  • TTY Toronto: 1 416 585-6991




Canada Allowance for the Survivor
This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.

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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.

Contact Information

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




Canada Adult Care
This program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability, in maintaining their independence and living in a safe and healthy environment.

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Related Links

Canada Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Canada Health Canada On-Line
Canada Seniors Canada On-Line
Canada Review Tribunals (CPP/OAS)
Canada Aging and Seniors Web Site - Public Health Agency of Canada
Canada Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
Canada Tax Information for Seniors
Ontario Getting Ready to Retire
Ontario Finding Seniors' Health Care Resources
Ontario A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
Canada Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions

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