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Old Age Security (OAS)
The Old Age Security program provides you with a modest pension at age 65 if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. If you are a low-income senior, you may be eligible for other benefits as early as age 60.
- Old Age Security Pension
The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is a monthly benefit available to most Canadians 65 years of age or older who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years.
- Guaranteed Income Supplement
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security (OAS) recipients living in 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 (OAS) Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
- 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 (OAS) Pension.
- International Benefits
The International Benefits program provides social security benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country.
- Old Age Security Identification Card
The Old Age Security (OAS) Identification Card is sent to you when you receive OAS benefits.
