Old Age Security Pension

If you live outside Canada, see Pensioners Residing Abroad.

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The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is a monthly benefit available to most Canadians 65 years of age who meet the Canadian legal status and residence requirements. You must apply to receive benefits.

Delivered by: Service Canada on behalf of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Last Payment: December 21, 2011
Next Payment: January 27, 2012

Eligibility Information

Am I eligible?

Application Information

When should I apply?
How do I apply?
When will I begin receiving my Old Age Security pension?

Forms

What forms do I need to apply?

Financial Information

What are the payment rates?
When will I receive my payment?
How do I change my address or direct deposit information?

Tax Slip Information

When will I receive my T4/NR4?

Contact Information

How do I contact the Old Age Security program?

Related Information

Are you affected by the changes made to the Old Age Security Act in 2010?
How can I correct inaccurate or incomplete information or provide information not previously disclosed?
Where can I find information on OAS program legislation, research and reports?
Where can I find information on Old Age Security in an Aboriginal language?
Where can I find information on Old Age Security in a foreign language?

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