Allowance for the Survivor
The Allowance for the Survivor is a monthly tax-free payment you can get if:
- you are 60 to 64 years old
- you have low income, and
- your spouse or common-law partner has died
You will have to apply if your spouse or common-law partner has died and you are aged 60 to 64. You can submit your application no earlier than 11 months before your 60th birthday.
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Old Age Security (OAS) pension
Apply for OAS if you are 65 and older even if you have never worked or are still working.
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Apply for this benefit if you are an Old Age Security recipient with low income.
Allowance
Apply for this benefit if you are 60 to 64 years old and your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
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CPP Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB)
If you're under 70 and working while receiving your CPP, you can still contribute to increase your pension.
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