The Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor
Other public retirement benefits
If you contributed to either the Canada Pension Plan or the Quebec Pension Plan in at least one year since January 1966, you may be eligible for a retirement pension at the age of 65.
If you have retired or substantially reduced your hours of work, you could qualify for a reduced retirement pension as early as the age of 60 if you have made sufficient contributions.
Disability and survivor benefits are also available under both plans if sufficient contributions have been made.
You must apply to receive any of these benefits.
Call us for more information about the Canada Pension Plan.
For more information on the Quebec Pension Plan, contact:
La Régie des rentes du Québec
P.O. Box 5200
Québec, QC G1K 7S9
Employment Insurance
You may be eligible for benefits under the Employment Insurance program. Please contact your local Human Resources office.
War Veterans Allowances
You may also be entitled to benefits from other federal programs such as War Veterans Allowances. Contact Veterans Affairs Canada for more information.
Provincial and municipal programs
Your provincial and municipal governments may offer income assistance and services to seniors. For more information, please contact these governments directly.