Searching for Income Programs For Older Adults

COVID19 - requested that in-person service be used only if absolutely necessary * fill out service request form for assistance with Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services - a Service Canada officer will call within 2 business days * limited space due to physical distancing * Service Canada programs and services are available online at Canada.ca/service-canada-home or by telephone at: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) - TTY: 1-800-926-9105

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• assistance locating and applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant
• internet access

Uxbridge Outreach Site
29 Toronto St, Unit 2

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

Assists with applications for Canadian and other countries' pensions and benefits

• information on passports, permanent resident cards, income taxes, legal issues, Italian properties, power of attorney and succession

COVID19 - requested that in-person service be used only if absolutely necessary * fill out service request form for assistance with Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services - a Service Canada officer will call within 2 business days * limited space due to physical distancing * Service Canada programs and services are available online at Canada.ca/service-canada-home or by telephone at: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) - TTY: 1-800-926-9105


One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• assistance locating and applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant
• internet access
• seasonal tax preparation assistance through Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

Assists with applications for Canadian and other pensions and benefits

• information on passports, permanent resident cards, income taxes, legal issues, Italian properties, power of attorney and succession

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

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

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

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

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

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• some Service Canada locations are passport receiving agents

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

For local Service Canada Centres see separate entries or office locator

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

Assists with applications for Italian and other European pensions, and Canadian pensions and benefits

• information and assistance with government and consular services
• assistance with information related to passports, applications for local city and provincial services

Assists with applications for Canadian and other countries' pensions and benefits

• information on passports, permanent resident cards, income taxes, legal issues, Italian properties, power of attorney and succession

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

COVID-19 Response
Do not visit Canada Service Centre unless absolutely necessary.
​Assistance with Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), immediate request for a Passport Service, Veterans Affairs Canada Services available online or leave a voice message and someone will return call within 2 business days.

Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others.

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory - www.canadabenefits.gc.ca.

Assistance with Italian pensions applications

• legal advice
• notary public on-site
• assistance with documents

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory

COVID19 -- office open

• food program for those who are existing clients of the centre; call agency for information; pick up Tuesdays
• helping the Hispanic community access vaccines, information and health promotion

Settlement Services

• information and referral
• translation of documents, invitation letters, travel permits, affidavits
• assistance finding housing
• referral to legal advice, advice regarding government pensions
• wellness sessions and mental health support groups for all age groups
• educational workshops
• student and volunteer placements

COVID-19 Response

• Office open with limited capacity
• clients can apply for critical services online
• personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones

Regular Service
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• Labour market information
• Information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory - www.canadabenefits.gc.ca.

Information on eligibility for British pensions and assistance with the application process

• lobbies British government for pension reform, including inflation indexing and reciprocity rights with Canadian pension system

One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services

• labour market information
• information and assistance applying for Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
• passport receiving agent

For details on all federal and provincial benefits see Canada Benefits directory