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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

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

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'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 Retirement Income Calculator
The Old Age Security program and the Canada Pension Plan (or Quebec Pension Plan) provide a modest secure base on which to build your private savings. The calculator helps you assess your personal financial situation and helps you decide which steps to take to reach your retirement goals.
Source: Service Canada

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.

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

The Old Age Security (<abbr>OAS</abbr>) Appeals Process
Clients who are dissatisfied with the decision of Service Canada concerning their application for an Old Age Security benefit may request a reconsideration of their case from the Regional Director of Income Security Programs. They have 90 days to request a reconsideration after they receive our written decision.
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 Payment Rates
This chart shows the maximum and average monthly rates for Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security">OAS</abbr>), Guaranteed Income Supplement (<abbr title="Guaranteed Income Supplement">GIS</abbr>) and the Allowances, as well as the maximum annual income to be eligible for these benefits.
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

The Old Age Security Recovery Tax
In accordance with the Income Tax Act, if your net world income exceeds $66,335 (for 2009), you may have to repay part or all of your pension.
Source: Human Resourses and Social Development

View and Update Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Personal Information
View and update your personal information related to your Canada Pension Plan (<abbr title="Canada Pension Plan">CPP</abbr>) and Old Age Security (<abbr title="Old Age Security">OAS</abbr>) benefits. You will need a Personal Access Code (<abbr title="Personal Access Code">PAC</abbr>) to use this online service.
Source: Service Canada

Your Old Age Security pension - what you need to know
Important information you should know concerning age, income, time spent in Canada, and receiving your pension abroad.
Source: Government of Canada.