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Old Age Security (OAS)

Monthly pension to persons 65 or over regardless of income or assets

• must be legal resident of Canada for at least 40 years to receive full pension
• also full pension for persons who were 25 years or older as of July 1, 1977, and who resided in or had a visa to enter Canada that was valid on that date, or who had resided legally in Canada prior to that date and after reaching age 18, and who resided in Canada immediately before approval of the application
• persons who cannot meet the requirements for full pension may earn a partial pension

Old Age Security Identification Card

• Allows OAS recipients who do not use direct deposit to cash their pension cheques
• may be used as proof of age to receive senior discounts from stores, restaurants or other services, but no official standing as identification

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

• Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
• reapply when income taxes are filed
• not payable outside Canada beyond a period of 6 months regardless of how long the person lived in Canada

Allowance

• Monthly allowance for spouses 60-64 years of Old Age Security pensioners receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement
• based on combined income of the couple
• residence requirements
• proof of age required
• reapply when income taxes are filed

Allowance for the Survivor

• Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-64 years
• death, marriage and applicant's birth certificate required
• based on limited or no income
• deceased spouse need not have received Old Age Security
• apply when income taxes are filed

Programs of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada

Government of Canada income security program information / applications are available at this location and include:

The Canada Pension Plan:

• a monthly benefit available to those who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan, must have attained at least sixty years of age and made the necessary application
• if you are 60-64, you must have wholly or substantially ceased work to qualify
• it is advisable to apply 6 months prior to the date you wish the pension to begin

Pension Sharing:

• a method of pension division between married pensioners

Credit Splitting:

• a method of pension division between separated/divorced couples or common-law partners
• for further details contact your local Income Security Program office. This covers cases of divorce, annulment, separation and credit splitting between married or partnered pensioners.

Disability Pension:

• a monthly benefit provided for contributors who have become disabled before reaching 65 years of age
• eligibility is based on the factors of disability and contributions
• disabilities must be both severe and prolonged
• monthly benefits are also available to dependent children (under the age of 18 and children 18 - 25 yrs of age who are in full attendance at school) of the disabled contributor

Lump Sum Death Benefit:

• Canada Pension Plan Contributors qualify their survivors or estate for a Lump Sum Death Benefit
• directly related to the deceased contributor's earnings and contributions

Survivor's Pension:

• provides a monthly pension for survivors of a Canada Pension Plan contributor

Children's Benefit:

• a monthly flat rate benefit is payable on behalf of the deceased or disabled contributor's dependent children.

International Social Security Agreements:

• Reciprocal Social Security Agreements allow portability of social security benefits between countries
• Canada has numerous social security agreements with countries around the world. For a complete listing, contact your Income Security office.

Note: Telephone the toll free number for further information. Telephoning often may save a visit to the office.

Prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses

• administers for employers a no-fault workplace insurance
• provides to workers the loss of earnings benefits, pays for and monitors the quality of healthcare, and helps in early and safe return to work
• provides benefits to most survivors of workers who die due to workplace injuries or illnesses

Legal clinic (Perth, Shabot Lake, Brockville)

Services

• employment and work
• housing law
• income assistance
• tribunals and courts
• health and disability
• immigration law
• refugee law

Legal information

• abuse and family violence
• debt and consumer rights
• French language rights
• human rights
• criminal law
• family law
• help with lawyers and paralegals
• wills and power of attorney

This clinic serves Lanark County, the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, the Townships of North and Central Frontenac, and the Township of Addington Highlands.

Advocacy, advice, education and representation:

• summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
• information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
• if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
• self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
• referrals to other organizations

Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the ministerer

Community legal clinic

• assistance and representation in all matters under jurisdiction of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• support groups
• workshops and seminars
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

Monthly retirement pension, beginning as early as 60 years or as late as 70 years

• full pension if started at 65 years
• reduced pension if started before 65 years
• increased pension if started after 65 years

Post-Retirement Benefit -- for workers 60-70 years who continue to contribute to CPP while receiving a CPP pension

Disability benefits -- for contributors under 65 years

• allowance for dependent children

Survivor benefits -- monthly pension for surviving spouse or common law partner

• children's benefit for dependent children of deceased contributor
• death benefit (lump sum payment to estate, or persons responsible for funeral costs)

Amount of benefits payable is in proportion to contributions

• pension credits earned by either spouse may be divided equally (credit splitting) on termination of marriage or common law partnership

Social Security Tribunal, 1-877-227-8577 -- independent appeal process for Canada Pension Plan decisions, see separate entry

Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada

Retirement Hub - information and resources on pensions and retirement planning

Old Age Security (OAS)

• Monthly pension to legal residents of Canada 65 years and older
• full pension to those who have lived in Canada for at least 40 years after turning 18
• partial pension may be available

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) -- Monthly supplement for low income OAS recipients living in Canada

Allowance -- Monthly benefit for low income spouses (60-64 years) of GIS recipients; based on combined income of the couple

Allowance for the Survivor -- Monthly benefit for low income widowed spouses 60-64 years

Social Security Tribunal, 1-877-227-8577 -- independent appeal process for Old Age Security decisions, see separate entry

Programs of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada

Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS), 1-866-668-8297 -- monthly supplement to low income Ontario seniors receiving OAS and GIS

• program of the Ontario Ministry of Finance

Retirement Hub - information and resource on pension and retirement planning

Advocacy, advice, education and representation:

• summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
• information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
• if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
• self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
• referrals to other organizations

Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the ministererinister

COVID19 -- staff working remotely, providing representation and legal advice services via phone and email

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Community legal clinic

• representation through all levels of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• case consultation and training for other agencies
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

COVID-19 -- offices are open but call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you; call 1-800-387-0750 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm or use online services at wsib.ca/en/onlineservices

For Frequently Asked Questions about WSIB claims during COVID-19 CLICK HERE

For more information on WSIB's response to COVID-19 CLICK HERE

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Promotes workplace health and safety

• administers no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers
• disability benefits for workers who are injured on the job or contract an occupational disease, or who have sustained sudden, traumatic mental stress or chronic stress injury that is the result of a work-related stressor (conditions apply, call for details)
• facilitates return to work
• administers survivor benefits for spouse, child or other dependant of a worker who died as the result of workplace injury or disease
• financial incentives for safe employers

Investigations -- call 1-888-745-3237 or email sileads@wsib.on.ca to report suspected cases of fraud or non-compliance

Peer counselling

• assistance with claims and applications -- Canada Pension Plan, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), social services, social assistance
• referrals to mental health professionals and other agencies
• community information seminars
• support groups
• advocacy and lobbying

Advocacy to improve workers' rights.

Training for local and migrant agricultural workers on Health and Safety and Labour Rights.

Assistance in obtaining Open Work Permits for Vulnerable Workers, and in getting access to Workers' Compensation, Employment Insurance benefits and Canada Pension Plan.

Advocacy, advice, education and representation:

• summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
• information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
• if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
• self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
• referrals to other organizations

Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the minister

Support group for injured workers

• connect injured workers with consultations to assist with addressing Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) issues
• meet monthly
• peer support
• engage in political action seeking justice for injured workers
• member of Ontario Network of Injured Workers

Day of Mourning April 28 at Barrie City Hall and June 1 is Injured Workers' Day

Programs for persons with disabilities

• vocational rehabilitation
• supported employment
• job preparation
• job coaching
• community development
• public education
• awareness of needs of persons with disabilities
• sensitivity awareness
• assistive devices program
• home and vehicle modification program
• independent living services
• outreach/attendant care

Employment Services -- Offers employment services which may include dissemination of labour market information, employment needs assessment, career planning, employment counselling, job search skills, job placement services, developing an employment action plan, referral to appropriate interventions, assessments for disability-related accommodations and participant case management and follow-up

Legal clinic

COVID-19 (November 9, 2021): We are currently not meeting with people in-person. We are holding meetings by phone. Please call us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Services

• employment and work
• housing law
• income assistance
• tribunals and courts
• health and disability
• immigration law
• refugee law

Legal information

• abuse and family violence
• debt and consumer rights
• French language rights
• human rights
• criminal law
• family law
• help with lawyers and paralegals
• wills and power of attorney

Monthly pension paid to the person who, at the time of death, is the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor

Service

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request

Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada

• Monthly benefit for dependent children of a deceased contributor

Service

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request

One-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan contributor

• amount of death benefit for all eligible contributors is a flat rate of $2,500

Service

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request

Benefit available to people

• who have a low income
• who are living in Canada
• spouse or common-law partner is deceased
• allowance continues until the recipient turns 65, remarries, or begins a new common-law marital relationship

Service

• for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
• for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
• for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request

An incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to assisting injured workers and their families in seeking justice, dignity and equality.

Promotes the proper health, safety and security of injured workers in the workplace.

Resources and education to assist injured workers in dealing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and injured workers rights

• regular meetings to discuss injured worker issues
• promotion of political activism
• empowers or acts on behalf of clients, sometimes working with their union (where applicable), or refers to the Office of the Worker Adviser or other legal services.

Administer's compensation and no-fault workplace insurance for Ontario workplaces.

• provides disability benefits
• monitors the quality of health care
• assists in the early, safe return to work of workers injured on the job or who contract an occupational disease

Legal clinic

COVID-19 (November 9, 2021): We are currently not meeting with people in-person. We are holding meetings by phone. Please call us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Services

• employment and work
• housing law
• income assistance
• tribunals and courts
• health and disability
• immigration law
• refugee law

Legal information

• abuse and family violence
• debt and consumer rights
• French language rights
• human rights
• criminal law
• family law
• help with lawyers and paralegals
• wills and power of attorney

Advocacy, advice, education and representation:

• summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
• information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
• if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
• self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
• referrals to other organizations

Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the minister