Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Law"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
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
Allowance Program
The 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.
Source : Service Canada, Processing and Operations
Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class
This application package is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to sponsor:
a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or
dependent children for immigration to Canada.
Source : Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Are You Living in a Same-Sex or Opposite-Sex Common-Law Relationship?
Information on changes to Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan affecting same-sex or opposite-sex common-law partners.
Source : Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Benefits for Primary Caregivers
Primary caregivers of all veterans who were receiving housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services under the VIP program before they passed away or were admitted to a long-term care facility may now be eligible to continue to receive these services for life. Primary caregivers include eligible spouses, common-law partners and others.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Boating Safety Regulations Highlights
This Web page, from the Office of Boating Safety, highlights many important boating safety regulations.
Source : Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
The Canadian Consumer Information Gateway allows Canadians to quickly and confidently search for consumer information and services on the Web.
Source : Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network is based in Montréal (Québec), Canada. It is the only national, community-based, charitable organization in Canada working exclusively in the area of policy and legal issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Source : Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network
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
Cancellation of Pension Sharing for Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension(s) (PDF)
This site provides you with a form to end a pension sharing arrangement with your spouse or common-law partner.
Source : Human Resources Development Canada
Change of Address
CRA now accepts changes of address via the internet. This webpage explains how to submit a change of address or make changes to your direct deposit information. Please note they will not forward your new information to other government departments. If you want other departments or organizations informed, you must do so yourself.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
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
Customs Declaration Card (PDF Format)
This guide gives you information about rules and exemptions which may apply to you and the goods you are bringing into Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Border Services Agency.
Determination of an Individual's Residence Status IT-221R2
The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the Department's position concerning the determination of an individual's residence status for income tax purposes
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Disability Tax Credit Certificate (Form T2201)
The disability amount is a non-refundable tax credit that reduces the amount of income tax that an individual has to pay. Part or all of this amount may be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner, or another supporting person. This Web page links to the tax form (T2201) to apply for this credit.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency
Employers & Entrepreneurs
A Government of Canada site to help small to medium sized business owners meet their human resources and business skills development needs. Employers Online offers information on human resource management, recruitment, occupational health and safety, labour laws, training and skills development, pay and benefits, entrepreneurship, sector information and much more.
Source : Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Employment Insurance & Canada Pension Plan - How to Appeal
A guide for Appealing.
Source : Government of Canada. Tax Court of Canada.
Impaired Driving Fact Sheet
This Fact Sheet from the Canadian Ministry of Justice answers some important questions regarding impaired driving.
Source : Government of Canada. Department of Justice. Electronic Communications
Income of deceased persons, Rights or things IT212R3
The provisions of the Act discussed in this bulletin concern the tax treatment of "rights or things" that a taxpayer owns on death and that would have been included in income if the taxpayer had survived to realize or dispose of these properties.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
International Social Security Agreements
If you have lived or worked in another country, or you are the surviving spouse or common-law partner of someone who has lived or worked in another country, you may be eligible for a pension from Canada or abroad.
Source : Service Canada
Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)
The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw amounts from RRSPs to finance training or education for you or your spouse or common-law partner. You cannot use the RRSP funds to finance your children's training or education, or the training or education of your spouse or common-law partner's children.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
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.
Moving Back to Canada
This pamphlet is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and entitlements that affect people returning to resume residence in Canada.
Source : Canada Border Services Agency
National Parks of Canada
National Parks are a country-wide system of representative natural areas of Canadian significance. By law, they are protected for public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment, while being maintained in an unimpaired state for future generations.
Source : Parks Canada
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