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'.
"Guaranteed Income Supplement"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
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
Canada Benefits: I am a senior in Prince Edward Island
This Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all government benefit programs and services concerning seniors in Prince Edward Island.
Source : Government of Canada
Canada's Retirement Income System
This web page is provided to help you learn more about the retirement income system in Canada.
Source : Social Development 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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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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Old Age Security Forms (Listed by Title)
Forms available from Old Age Security are: Statutory Declaration - Legal Marriage, Old Age Security Application Kit, Request for Income Tax Deductions, Statutory Declaration - Separation of Legal Spouses, Declaration of Common-law Union, Declaration of Common-law Union (Allowance for the Survivor).
Source : Social Development Canada
Planning Your Retirement
This site provides information on Canada's retirement income system: the Old Age Security Program, the Canada Pension Plan and private plans that include employer sponsored plans, the Registered Retirement Savings Plan and other private savings.
Source : Social Development Canada
Putting Your Retirement House in Order
This site provides an overview of Canada's retirement income system. It gives you an idea of possible sources for your retirement income, so that you can get a head start in building a secure financial future.
Source : Social Development Canada
Seniors
CCRA has put together a page of information to help Seniors and their families to access easily various topics or services relating to Canadian seniors.
Source : Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency
When You Retire (PDF Format)
This pamphlet explains the tax rules for common types of income you may receive after you retire and deductions and credits you can claim.This pamphlet explains the tax rules for common types of income you may receive after you retire and deductions and credits you can claim.
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
- Teletypewriter (TTY) users: 1-800-665-0354
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Postal Address :
Client Services Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
Lancaster Road
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5
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