CPP & OAS Guide 2026: Payment Dates, GIS and Rates
PensionCanada.ca is an independent, regularly updated guide to Canadian retirement benefits. We publish the official CPP, OAS, and GIS payment dates, current benefit rates, and plain-language eligibility rules, plus practical Service Canada guides covering applications, My Service Canada Account setup, direct deposit changes, and how to avoid costly payment delays.
Next CPP and OAS payment date: October 28, 2026.
- CPP Payment Dates 2026: Official Schedule
- OAS Payment Dates 2026: Official Schedule & Increases
- GIS: How Much Can a Canadian Pensioner Earn?
- OAS 2026: Payments, Eligibility & How to Apply
- My Service Canada Account for CPP & OAS
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Income Exemptions: How Much Can a Canadian Pensioner Earn?
Wondering how much money you can earn before it affects your GIS entitlement? Discover the latest Canada Pension Guaranteed Income Supplement income exemption rules, clawback thresholds, and strategies to protect your monthly payments...
My Service Canada Account for CPP/OAS
Learn how to securely access your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to check CPP contributions, download OAS T4 tax slips, track applications, and update profiles...
Old Age Security (OAS) 2026: Payments, Eligibility & How to Apply
Old Age Security (OAS) 2026 guide: current payment amounts, eligibility rules, income thresholds, application steps, and full deferral strategy explained...
OAS Payment Dates 2026: Official Canada Schedule & Increases
Check the official 2026 OAS payment dates schedule for Canada. Find maximum monthly benefit rates, GIS updates, and the 2026 net income clawback threshold...
Canada Pension Plan Payment Dates 2026
Plan your monthly budget with the official 2026 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payment schedule. View direct deposit dates here...
Why Was My Canadian Pension Amount Reduced? (OAS & GIS Guide)
Discover why your Canadian OAS or GIS pension deposit was reduced or stopped, key income tax triggers, foreign stay rules, and steps to restore your payments...
Form ISP-3041 Guide: Maximize GIS with Estimated Income Form
Learn how to file Form ISP-3041 Statement of Estimated Income to unlock immediate GIS benefit increases after retirement or a sudden drop in senior income...
Adding an authorized third-party communication person
Adding an authorized third-party communication person...
OAS Payment Increase 2026: Official October to December Rates
Discover the official Oct-Dec 2026 OAS increase. Max amounts rise to $762.50 and $838.75. Check new rates, payment schedules, and recovery tax limits...
OAS Payment Increase 2026: Official July to September Rates
Discover the new official 1.2% Canadian OAS payment rates, 2025 tax income limits, and clawback boundaries applied to senior pensions from July to September 2026...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday Schedule & Service Canada Closures
Service Canada and Pension offices close Sept 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Learn how CPP and OAS payments, office hours, and online services are affected...
How to Speak to a CPP Agent FAST (2026 Hack to Skip the Wait)
Frustrated with Service Canada wait times? Use our 2026 shortcut to skip the SIN prompt and speak to a Canada Pension (CPP/OAS) agent in minutes. Updated call sequence inside...