Posts filed under: pension

Planning to contact the Pension Centre? Ensure you know the Victoria Day 2026 holiday closure dates, impact on CPP/OAS payments, and how to access automated services during the long weekend....
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Wondering when the May 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) will be deposited? The payment arrives on May 8th. Check the new 2026 credit amounts for OEPTC and OSTC in our full guide....
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Child Rearing Provisions...
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Eligible Canadians will receive a one-time Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit top-up on June 5, 2026. Learn about eligibility, payment amounts, and the 25% increase in quarterly benefits....
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Holiday closures at Service Canada and the CRA may cause delays in application processing and benefit payments. During statutory holidays, the in‑person and call‑centre offices are closed, which can extend wait times for EI, CPP, OAS, tax inquiries, and other...
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Common reasons why the pension amount is reduced?...
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My Service Canada Account for CPP/OAS...
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OAS March 2026 Payment Dates & Rates: How Much Will You Get? Are you a senior in Canada waiting for your Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments this month? Staying informed on federal benefit schedules is...
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OAS payment increase for January to March 2026...
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Involuntary Separation Sometimes senior married or common-law couple has to live apart from eachother due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. one transferred to nursing home). Under this circumstances, their marital or common-law status under the pension program may remain as is...
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CPP Statement of Contribution...
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If you need help completing your Service Canada forms, (OAS, GIS, CPP application or renewals), you can receive help from Service Canada Outreach Support Centre by calling telephone number according to the province you live in. Ontario: 1- 877-355-2657 Quebec:...
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When is the OAS February 2026 payment date? Check the latest Old Age Security and GIS rates, income thresholds, and payment schedules based on Service Canada data....
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Since 2021, CBSA has started to share pensioners' travel information with Service Canada pension program. Currently, if a pensioner leaves Canada for over 6 consecutive months, they have the obligation to inform Service Canada of their extended leave. This new sharing...
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Do you need to apply Pension office may send you a letter to let you know that you will receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension when you turn 64 years old. If you did not receive any letter about...
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Ontario Trillium Benefit payment dates...
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New Year holiday Service Canada office closure...
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Remembrance Day holiday Service Canada office closure...
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OAS increase for October to December 2025...
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