Public pensions
Information on the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security pension and related benefits, the Canadian retirement income calculator and retirement planning.
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Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
Includes eligibility criteria, deciding when to take your pension, how to apply online and amounts.
Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
Information on a taxable benefit you may be eligible for if you are unable to work because of a disability.
Old Age Security pension
Information on a pension you can receive if you are 65 years of age or older and have lived in Canada for at least 10 years - even if you have never worked.
Guaranteed Income Supplement
Information on a benefit you may be eligible to collect if you are an Old Age Security recipient with low income.
Allowance for people aged 60 to 64
Learn about this benefit available to the spouses or common-law partners of Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients.
Benefits for Canadians living abroad
Includes information on Employment Insurance (EI), pensions, benefits and taxes, for those who work or live outside of Canada.
Retirement planning
Information to help you plan for retirement, including where your retirement income may come from, and what benefits you may be eligible for when you retire.
Allowance for the Survivor
Find out how to receive a benefit if you are a low-income widow and are not yet eligible for Old Age Security.
Survivor's Pension
Includes information on eligibility criteria, how to apply and amounts.
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My Service Canada Account
Provides convenient and secure access to view and update your Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, and Old Age Security information online.
Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Benefits
Learn about income programs for individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn.
Possible Canada Post service disruption: Apply now for direct deposit
In the event of a Canada Post service disruption, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security cheques will not be impacted.
We encourage all Canadians to sign up for direct deposit to avoid delays. Direct deposit is the most efficient and surest method of payment that will not be impacted by a postal disruption.