Programs and services for seniors
Help ensure your later years are safe and secure by learning about programs, services, and information available for seniors.
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Monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire.
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Monthly payment available to low-income Old Age Security pensioners.
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Monthly payment you can get if you are 65 and older.
On this page
Learn about resources available to those providing care or support for family or friends.
Information on physical activity, nutrition, wellness and more.
Everything you need to know about living safe. Download our Safe Living Guide.
Learn how you can protect yourself from scams.
Find financial, education, and mental health support for Veterans and their families.
Learn how to balance your budget, saving for retirement and more.
Contact us
For more information call 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).
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Ensure your later years are safe and secure,
by learning how the Canada Pension Plan can work better for you,
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the guaranteed income supplement,
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fraud prevention information and more
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Caregiving benefits
Your health
Safe at home
Fraud prevention
Services for Veterans
Managing your money
- Saving for retirement
- Sources of retirement income
- Budgeting during retirement
- Banking services for seniors: know your rights
- Low-cost and no-cost accounts
- Annuities
- Working while collecting a pension
- Pension income splitting
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
- Powers of attorney and joint bank accounts
- Wills and funerals
- Financial abuse
- Living or travelling abroad when you retire
- Benefits payment dates
Funding programs
- New Horizons for Seniors Program
- Provides funding for projects that make a difference in seniors’ lives.
- Age Well at Home
- Supports projects that enable seniors to age in place