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Short Description
A one-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
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Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
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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
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
- amount of supplement is adjusted quarterly
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
- 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
- allowance is adjusted quarterly
- residence requirements
- proof of age required
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
Allowance for the Survivor
Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-65 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 (end of April)
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Short Description
A monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of the applicants income upon retirement. Those who qualify for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will receive the retirement pension for the rest of their life.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
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Offers volunteers who assist individuals who are unable to complete income tax and benefit returns. Volunteer tax preparation clinics are offered in various locations across Canada, generally between February and April of each year. Some clinics operate year-round. Full list of clinics available on the website.
The following returns are not eligible for this service:
The following returns are not eligible for this service:
- returns for deceased persons
- individuals who file for bankruptcy
- self-employed individuals
- individuals who report capital gains or losses
- individuals who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses
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Veterans Affairs Canada, Hamilton District Office
English 1-866-522-2122 * French 1-866-522-2022 Visit Website
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Offers a wide variety of services for Canadian Veterans and their families. This includes: programs to assist them after an injury or during the transition from military to civilian life, allowances and benefits, income support payments, rehabilitation, health care benefits and funding for long term care.
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A one-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
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Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
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Short Description
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
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
- amount of supplement is adjusted quarterly
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
- 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
- allowance is adjusted quarterly
- residence requirements
- proof of age required
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
Allowance for the Survivor
Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-65 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 (end of April)
Programs of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada)
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Short Description
A monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of the applicants income upon retirement. Those who qualify for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will receive the retirement pension for the rest of their life.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
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Short Description
A one-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
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Short Description
Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
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Short Description
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
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
- amount of supplement is adjusted quarterly
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
- 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
- allowance is adjusted quarterly
- residence requirements
- proof of age required
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
Allowance for the Survivor
Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-65 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 (end of April)
Programs of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada)
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Short Description
A monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of the applicants income upon retirement. Those who qualify for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will receive the retirement pension for the rest of their life.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
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Short Description
A one-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
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Short Description
Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
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Short Description
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
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
- amount of supplement is adjusted quarterly
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
- 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
- allowance is adjusted quarterly
- residence requirements
- proof of age required
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
Allowance for the Survivor
Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-65 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 (end of April)
Programs of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada)
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Short Description
A monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of the applicants income upon retirement. Those who qualify for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will receive the retirement pension for the rest of their life.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
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Short Description
A one-time, lump-sum payment to the estate on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
If an estate exists the executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor does not apply, payment may be made to: the person or institution responsible for paying funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Individuals who are eligible for this benefit may also be eligible for the Surviving Child's Benefit or the Survivor's Pension which both offer monthly payments to children, spouses, and common-law partners of deceased CPP contributors.
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Short Description
Provides temporary regular financial benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job; able-bodied claimants must be seeking employment to remain eligible.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
Applications should be submitted as soon as employment ends. Individuals can apply for benefits even if they have not yet received their Record of Employment (ROE)
Visit the website for specific details.
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Short Description
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
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income
- amount of supplement is adjusted quarterly
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
- 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
- allowance is adjusted quarterly
- residence requirements
- proof of age required
- reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April)
Allowance for the Survivor
Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-65 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 (end of April)
Programs of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada)
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Short Description
A monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of the applicants income upon retirement. Those who qualify for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will receive the retirement pension for the rest of their life.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
Individuals aged 60 to 69 can continue to work while receiving CPP. CPP contributions will then go toward post-retirement benefits (PRB) which will increase income upon retirement.
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Federal Government Services, Burlington
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada);
CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 ;
Employers Hiring Foreign Workers 1-866-556-5518 ;
Record of Employment - Services for Employers: Orders, Information and Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 1-800-367-5693 ;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Program 1-866-274-6627 ;
Telephone Information Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-206-7218 ;
Telephone Reporting Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-531-7555 Visit Website
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
Employers and organizations
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
Families and children
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
Labour and workplace information
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
Newcomers to Canada
- foreign credentials referral
People with disabilities
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
Seniors
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Workers
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
Youth and Students
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
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Short Description
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services. Internet access and assistance locating and applying for government programs including:
- Employment Insurance
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
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Federal Government Services, Oakville
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada);
CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 ;
Employers Hiring Foreign Workers 1-866-556-5518 ;
Record of Employment - Services for Employers: Orders, Information and Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web) 1-800-367-5693 ;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Program 1-866-274-6627 ;
Telephone Information Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-206-7218 ;
Telephone Reporting Service (Employment Insurance) 1-800-531-7555 Visit Website
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Short Description
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
Do not attend a Service Canada Centre for service unless absolutely necessary
* complete a service request form online for assistance with Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, immediate requests for Passport Service or Veterans Affairs Canada Services
* a Service Canada officer will call back within 2 business days
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One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services includes:
All Canadians
- apprenticeship grants
- benefits finder
- job bank
- labour market information
- passport application
- passport receiving agent service
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
- funding programs
- hiring foreign workers
- human resource management
- Record of Employment (ROE)
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan children's benefits
- Canada Pension Plan death benefit
- Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension
- Employment Insurance family supplement
- Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits
- Employment Insurance special benefits for parents of critically ill children
- labour standards
- occupational health and safety
- wage earner protection program
- workplace equity
- foreign credentials referral
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- opportunities fund for people with disabilities
- Allowance program
- Allowance for the Survivor program
- Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
- Canadian government annuities
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- international benefits
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Canadian forces recruitment awareness
- Employment Insurance regular benefits
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recruitment awareness
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Pension Plan Survivors (18-25 years of age)
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
- career focus
- job search assistance
- Skills Link
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