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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

Ontario Benefits Directory - Ontario.ca
In Ontario, there is a wide range of benefit and tax credit programs designed to meet the unique needs of all Ontarians - families, individuals, seniors, persons with a disability and students. The Ontario Benefits Directory is a simple, easy and convenient point of access to many provincial benefit and tax credit programs.

Ontario Drug Benefit : Higher Income Co-payment Category for Seniors
This Web page explains the amount seniors must co-pay for prescriptions covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit.
Source: Government of Ontario

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

Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who own residential property may be eligible to receive relief from property tax increases that resulted from assessment reform.

Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant
This is an annual amount provided to help offset property taxes for seniors with low to middle incomes who own their own homes.
Source: Ministry of Revenue. Government of Ontario

<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.

A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
Information from several Statistics Canada surveys describing numerous aspects of the lives of seniors.
Source: Statistics Canada

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

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

At Risk: A Socio-economic Analysis of Health and Literacy Among Seniors (PDF Format)
This literature includes studies that have explored the link between the health of a population and such factors as income, education, occupation, marital status, family structure, urban or rural residency, gender, housing tenure, geographical location and immigration.

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

Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension
provides a monthly taxable benefit to retired contributors.

Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions
This online service allows you to view and print your Canada Pension Plan (<abbr title="Canada Pension Plan">CPP</abbr>) Statement of Contributions. Your Statement of Contributions contains a history of your earnings and contributions to the <abbr title="Canada Pension Plan">CPP</abbr>, as well as estimates for any <abbr title="Canada Pension Plan">CPP</abbr> benefits you may be eligible to receive.
Source: Service Canada

Canada's retirement income system
Besides your personal savings and investments, do you know how much money you can expect to receive in retirement? To help you better plan for your retirement, it's important to understand the various parts of Canada's retirement income system.

Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (<abbr>ACER-CART</abbr>)
<abbr>ACER-CART</abbr> will be recognized by teachers, active and retired and member organizations, as a foremost organization from which sound advice can be obtained on issues related to retirement income, health and education of children.
Source: Canadian Association of Retired Teachers

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

Canadian Government Annuities
This site will assist you in understanding Government Annuities and provide information about your Annuity and the services available to you.
Source: Social Developement Canada

Canadian Government Annuities Plan - Overview
An overview of the plans administered by the Annuities Branch, including a brief history of the Canadian Government Annuities, the available forms to annuitants and employers and the annual report.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada