News release February 8, 2022              Gatineau, Quebec              Employment and Social Development Canada As the global pandemic continues in Canada, the Government will continue to support vulnerable, low-income seniors who are...

By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada’s National Observer | Tue., Feb. 22, 2022 Low-income seniors desperate for compensation after suffering clawbacks to their Guaranteed Income Supplement by Ottawa are finally getting help, North Island MP Rachel Blaney said on Monday....

Bryan Borzykowski, Special to CP24.com Published Thursday, February 17, 2022 11:48AM EST Everyone has a moment they wish they could do over. But what if that moment happens in the workplace? Depending on what occurred, you could find yourself fired...

 => Retirement Income Calculator <= The Canadian Retirement Income Calculator will provide you with retirement income information. This includes the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement benefits. To estimate your retirement incomes from various sources,...

MoneyWise | Sigrid Forberg | Feb 04, 2022 As a non-resident, some of your benefits will disappear, but many can be yours to keep If working is the stick, then retirement is the carrot. But what if you decide you...

Your employment history is not a factor in determining eligibility. You can receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension even if you have never worked or are still working. If you are living in Canada, you must: be 65 years...

by KIRA VERMOND Trixie Rowein, portfolio manager and founder with the PAX Portfolio Advisory at Raymond James Ltd. in Edmonton, recently contacted a 70-year-old client for his annual review. She had one pressing question for him: Why was he still...

Expecting your first OAS payment You will receive your first Old Age Security (OAS) payment either: the month after you turn 65 the specific month that you’ve chosen in your application The Benefits payment calendar has details of the exact date Old...

Old Age Security (OAS) pension amounts – January to March 2022 Maximum monthly payment amount To receive the OAS your annual income must be $642.25 Less than $133,141 Find out more about Old Age Security (OAS) payment amounts. The Old Age...

Note: CPP/OAS/GIS December payment will be paid out on December 22, 2021. Canada Pension Plan programs Programs include: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and disability(CPP-Disability), children’s and survivor benefits. January 27, 2021 February 24, 2021 March 29, 2021 April 28, 2021...

A reverse mortgage is a type of loan available to Canadian homeowners age 55 and older. By taking out a reverse mortgage, a borrower can turn their home equity into tax-free cash, which they receive either as a lump sum...

Parliamentary Budget Officer says scrapping clawback of GIS would cost $438 million Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Nov 05, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: November 5 Almost 90,000 Canadian seniors are being hit by a sudden cut to their monthly income because...

Service Canada email request If you are unable to reach Pension call centre, there is an alternative way to get in touch with a Service Canada agent. Recently, the Service Canada has started an email service. You can send them...

Currently, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the newly instated Canada Recovery Benefits (CRB) will not have any affect your CPP / OAS or CPP Disability benefits. CERB and CRB are not considered as employment or self-employed income, therefore...

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has issued a one time additional payment to pensioners who qualified for OAS and GIS. $300 for seniors eligible for the Old Age Security pension, and an additional $200 for seniors eligible for...

Due to unforeseen circumstances resulted from the COVID-19 outbreak, many school’s registrar’s office may be closed or have limited in-person services. This might result into complications for students who are receiving CPP Child’s Benefit to have their Declaration of Attendance...

Unable to return to Canada due to COVID-19 travel restriction If you are unable to return to Canada within 6 consecutive months because and are currently staying in a country where there is a travel ban or restrictions, quarantined (cruise...

If you have lost your original landing paper/proof of entry to Canada (e.g. IMM1000). You may go to Canada.ca to apply for the Verifcation of Status (VOS) document. You may obtain a VOS document outlining the pertinent historical information for...

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Guaranteed Income Supplement amounts – July to September 2020 If you are a single, widowed or divorced pensioner Your situation Maximum monthly payment amount Your annual income must be If you are a single, widowed, or divorced pensioner $916.38 Less...