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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.

Guide to Government of Canada Services in Ontario
Government of Canada services are designed to meet your changing needs. This guide, Services for You, describes a few of these services, how they work and how you can access them.
Source: Communication Canada

Kanata Seniors Council Inc.
The Council is comprised of seniors who petitioned for a Federal Charter to establish the Kanata Seniors Council as a full legal entity capable of handling business activities, purchasing items as required and eventually run the Seniors' Centre which we helped to build.

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

An Inventory of Canadian Programs for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community
A national inventory of Canadian programs designed to reduce falls or fall-related injuries among community-dwelling seniors. Prepared for the officials of the federal, provincial, territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors, this inventory is a first step towards the development more efficient falls prevention programs.

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

Canadian Forces Pension
Provides information regarding pay and allowances to military members on retirement leave; payment of Pension benefits, payment of Severance pay, payment of the Supplementary Death Benefit And the administration of all pension legislation applicable to Members of the Forces under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (CFSA).
Source: Department of National Defence

Cancellation of Pension Sharing for Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension(s) (PDF)
This site provides you with a form to end a pension sharing arrangement with your spouse or common-law partner.
Source: Service Canada

Credit Splitting Upon Divorce or Separation, Canada Pension Plan
The Canada Pension Plan recognizes that in a legal marriage or common-law relationship, both spouses or common-law partners share in the building of their assets and entitlements. Among these are Canada Pension Plan pension credits. When a relationship ends, the Canada Pension Plan pension credits which the couple built up during the time they lived together can be divided equally between them. This division is called "credit splitting". 'Partner' refers to either same-sex or opposite-sex common-law partner, or the person to whom you are married.
Source: Service Canada

Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits
Compassionate care benefits are paid to workers who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a member of their family who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.
Source: Service Canada

First Nations Workers and the Canada Pension Plan
This Web page gives information concerning First Nations workers and the Canada Pension Plan.
Source: Government of Canada (GoC). Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Guaranteed Income Supplement (<abbr>GIS</abbr>)
The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides additional money, on top of the Old Age Security pension, to low-income seniors living in Canada.

International Benefits
If you have lived or worked in another country, or you are the surviving spouse or common-law partner of someone who has lived or worked in another country, you may be eligible for a pension from Canada or abroad.
Source: Service Canada

Introduction to the Government of Canada Official Web Site | Canada Site
Access information on Canada, its government, and federal programs and services organized into categories.
Source: Government of Canada, Canada Site

Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security">OAS</abbr>)
Benefits include the basic Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, the Allowance, and the Allowance for the Survivor.
Source: Service Canada

Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan - Payment Dates
Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan payments are automatically deposited into bank accounts in Canada and the United States by request. This site lists the deposit dates for the current year.
Source: Social Development Canada

Old Age Security Forms (Listed by Title)
Forms available from Old Age Security are: Statutory Declaration - Legal Marriage, Old Age Security Application Kit, Request for Income Tax Deductions, Statutory Declaration - Separation of Legal Spouses, Declaration of Common-law Union, Declaration of Common-law Union (Allowance for the Survivor).
Source: Service Canada

Old Age Security Pension
The Old Age Security pension is a monthly payment available to most Canadians aged 65 or older. You must apply to receive benefits. If you meet the eligibility requirements explained below, you may be entitled to receive the Old Age Security pension even if you are still working or have never worked.
Source: Service Canada

Pension income splitting
This fact sheet provides definitions, examples, and eligibility criteria on pension sharing between married or common-law partners. It also lists what documentation you need when submitting this type of application.
Source: CRA

Reassessing Eligibility for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
Benefits are available for disabled Canadians who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan. This site answers frequently asked questions on how recipients are to inform the Canada Pension Plan when their medical condition changes.
Source: Service Canada

Seniors - Canada Revenue Agency
<abbr>CCRA</abbr> has put together a page of information to help Seniors and their families to access easily various topics or services relating to Canadian seniors.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency

Services for Seniors Guide
This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.

The Canada Pension Plan Child-Rearing Provision
The <abbr>CPP</abbr> has several provisions built in to protect your benefit from periods of low earnings. One is called the "child rearing drop-out provision" or <abbr>CRDO</abbr>.
Source: Social Development Canada