Stacey Tanner
Stacey Tanner is PensionCanada.ca’s Lead Benefits Specialist, with over 15 years of experience tracking Canadian social security programs. She specializes in CPP, OAS, GIS, and pension indexing, helping Canadians navigate Service Canada with clear, accurate, people-first guidance on retirement benefits and federal pension eligibility.
Learn how to notify the CRA, register as a deceased representative, file final tax returns, and request a clearance certificate to avoid personal liability....
Discover available government death benefits in Canada. Learn how to apply for the CPP death benefit, survivor pensions, and unique programs for families....
Complete guide to the Ontario Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT). Learn how guardianship, mental capacity assessments, and trusts operate....
Confused by Canadian estate law and wills? Discover the complete step-by-step provincial guide to managing probate, estate taxes, and dying without a will....
Master Ontario estate administration. Learn step-by-step probate rules, how to calculate estate tax, file spouse elections, and claim CPP death benefits....
Learn what to do when someone dies in Canada. Get a complete checklist on canceling benefits (CRA, OAS, CPP), applying for survivor pensions, and more....
Canada temporarily pauses the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) application intake. Learn about the 2026 PGP freeze and Super Visa alternatives....
The average TFSA balance for Canadians aged 55 to 59 is $43,519. Discover how to close your contribution gap and maximize tax-free retirement compound growth....
Learn how Canada's proposed GIS earnings exemption increase from $5,000 to $6,500 protects working low-income seniors from the pension clawback trap....
Find the June 2026 OAS payment date, maximum monthly rates for seniors aged 65-74 and 75+, and how to manage your benefits via My Service Canada Account....
Service Canada pension offices and call centres close July 1, 2026, for Canada Day. Discover the best times to call or visit to completely avoid lines....
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....
Estimate your OAS benefit payment...
Is your OAS recovery tax too high due to income changes? Learn how to use Form T1213(OAS) to request a reduction in your OAS clawback at source....
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....
How to appeal an Old Age Security decision...
What's consider income under GIS program...
CPP/OAS application wait time 2026...
Losing a loved one is difficult, and managing their federal benefits shouldn't add to your stress. When a CPP or OAS pensioner passes away, you must notify Service Canada to stop payments. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly...
Discover the official OAS payment increase for the April-June 2026 quarter. View the new maximum monthly rates for seniors aged 65-74 and 75+, payment dates, and eligibility criteria....