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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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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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  • 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.




Prince Edward Island Seniors' Drug Cost Assistance Plan
This plan provides financial assistance to help seniors (aged 65 and over) who are eligible for PEI Medicare to purchase approved prescription and non-prescription medications.

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  • Toll-Free: 1 877 577-3737
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




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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Prince Edward Island Seniors' Housing Program
This program provides self-contained apartment units to low- and moderate-income persons (over 60 years of age).

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Prince Edward Island Nursing Home Placement
This program provides a subsidy to persons who require long-term nursing care and are unable to cover the related costs.

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Prince Edward Island Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Deferral Program
This program provides an indefinite deferral of property taxes to eligible low-income seniors (aged 65 and over).

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  • General Inquiries: 1 902 368-5200
  • Wellington: 1 902 854-7250

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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.

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  • 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
Canada Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions

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