The Allowance is a non-taxable payment you can get if:

• you are age 60 to 64
• you live in Canada
• your spouse or common-law partner get Guaranteed Income supplement (GIS)
• your combined annual income is less than $34,704

Find out if you are eligible.

Why you may have to apply

If you were in receipt of the Allowance and your spouse or common-law partner has passed away, you will be automatically converted to the Allowance for the Survivor.

When to apply

You should apply for the Allowance 6 to 11 months before you turn 60.

When payments start

The Allowance payments will begin during one of the following months, whichever is latest:

• the month after you meet the eligibility requirements
• the month after you turn 60
• the month your spouse or common-law partner becomes entitled to the GIS, or
• up to 11 months before to the date we received your application (if you applied after you turn 60)

Allowance pension amount

The combined income of you and your spouse or common-law partner will determine how much you could receive.

 

source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement/allowance.html