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Canada Benefits: I am a senior in Ontario
This Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all government benefit programs and services concerning seniors in Ontario.
Source: Government of Canada.

Getting Ready to Retire
Are you getting ready to retire? There are some things you need to know:
Source: Government of Ontario

Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
The Office is responsible for protecting mentally incapable people, protecting the public's interest in charities, searching for heirs, investing perpetual care funds, and dealing with dissolved corporations.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General.

Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System <abbr>GAINS</abbr>
This Web page provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Guaranteed Annual Income System (<abbr title="Guaranteed Annual Income System">GAINS</abbr>).
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Revenue.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Finances
The Guide offers comprehensive information and contact information on related issues of tax including preparing your tax return, tax credits available and other resources

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Legal Matters, Human Rights and End of Life
As a part of the Ontario Seniors' Guide to Services and Programs, this site offers comprehensive information concerning legal matters including human rights and end of life matters.

Pension Forms - Ontario
Pension forms available on-line from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
Source: Financial Services Commission of Ontario

Seniors' Info
Seniors' Info has been created to provide ready access to information and services delivered by all levels of government and community-based agencies serving older adults. It is our pleasure to bring this first gateway to information and services to the citizens.
Source: Seniors' Info

<abbr>CPP</abbr> Investment Board
Our job is to invest <abbr>CPP</abbr> contributions that are not required to pay current benefits, in a way that maximizes returns without undue risk. The money that we invest today will be needed by the Canada Pension Plan to help pay the pensions of working Canadians who will begin retiring 17 years from now.
Source: CPP Investment Board

<abbr>RRSP</abbr> - Making withdrawals
This link lists topics and answers typical questions relating to the withdrawal of funds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (<abbr title="Registered Retirement Savings Plans ">RRSP</abbr>).
Source: Government of Canada.

<abbr>RRSP</abbr> options when you turn 71
Explains your choices for your <abbr>RRSP</abbr>s when you turn 71: you must withdraw your <abbr>RRSP</abbr>s, transfer them to a <abbr>RRIF</abbr>, or use them to buy an annuity.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Provincial and Territorial Information
This section contains information on Aboriginal Elders. Users will find categories such as Elder Councils and Gathering Places, Notable Elders, Health and Social Services, Justice and Rights and Traditional Knowledge. Furthermore, this section provides access to information which is specific to provinces and territories.
Source: Aboriginal Canada Portal

About Seniors' Health Issues
Information on federal and provincial programs and services available to seniors.
Source: Government of Canada,

Allowance for the Survivor Program
The Allowance for the Survivor Program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widowed spouses who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.
Source: Service Canada

Allowance Program
The Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security">OAS</abbr>) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (<abbr title="Guaranteed Income Supplement">GIS</abbr>).
Source: Service Canada

Annuitant's Benefits
Information related to the pension and other benefits payable to you and your dependents under the Public Service Superannuation Act (<abbr title="Public Service Superannuation Act">PSSA</abbr>).
Source: Superanuation Sector

Are you receiving an OAS pension? Is your income over $66,335 for 2009 ($63,511 for 2007)?
Do you live in Canada? In accordance with the Income Tax Act, if your net income before adjustments (line 234 on the tax return) exceeds $66,335 (for 2009), you may have to repay part or all of your pension.
Source: Human Resources and Social Development

Bureau of Pensions Advocates
The Bureau of Pensions Advocates is a unique organization within Veterans Affairs Canada that provides free legal advice and services to people who want assistance in appealing departmental decisions associated with disability pension claims.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada

Canada Benefits
The Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all Government of Canada financial benefit programs for individuals.
Source: Government of Canada.

Canada Pension Plan
There are three kinds of Canada Pension Plan benefits: disability benefits (which include benefits for disabled contributors and benefits for their dependent children); retirement pension; and survivor benefits (which include the death benefit, the survivor's pension and the children's benefit). If you contributed to the <abbr>CPP</abbr>, you are entitled to a retirement pension at the age of 65. You must apply to receive these benefits, and you should apply at least 6 months before you want to receive them. You can apply as early as 60, but your benefits will be reduced.
Source: Social Development Canada

Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security
Almost all of today's seniors receive income from Canada's public pensions: the Canada Pension Plan (<abbr title="Canada Pension Plan ">CPP</abbr>) and Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security ">OAS</abbr>). Together, the <abbr>CPP</abbr> and <abbr>OAS</abbr> provide a modest base upon which Canadians can build their retirement income.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan pays a monthly benefit to people who have contributed to the Plan and who are disabled according to Canada Pension Plan legislation. It also pays monthly benefits for their dependent children. This site developed by Human Resources Development Canada explains how this program is administered.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Canada Pension Plan Forms
Canada Pension Plan forms listed by title.
Source: Service Canada

Canada Pension Plan Payment Rates
This table lists the maximum and average monthly rates for Canada Pension Plan benefits.
Source: Social Development Canada

Canada Pension Plan Retirement Application
This online service allows you to apply for a Canada Pension Plan Retirement (<abbr title="Canada Pension Plan Retirement ">CPP RTR</abbr>) pension.
Source: Service Canada