Old Age Security

• The latest CPP and OAS payments hit bank accounts Friday

  Most older Canadians who qualify will see more money in their bank accounts as of Friday, with the latest scheduled Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security benefit payments.

  Money

  Sep 25
  
• Benefit payments are coming soon to those who qualify. Here’s how much

  Canadians who qualify could be getting some extra financial help from the federal government in the coming days and weeks, including Old Age Security payments.

  Consumer

  Jun 16
  
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• These federal benefits are rolling out to eligible Canadians this week

  Many government benefit payments are set to be paid to eligible Canadians, with multiple payments to continue for the rest of the year.

  Canada

  May 26
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• Reform old age security to help tackle Ottawa’s deficit, advocates say

  Ottawa cannot afford to 'be spending our dollars unwisely' right now and should cut OAS payments to wealthier seniors, a policy group urges.

  Consumer

  May 25
• Trim OAS for higher income seniors? 73% says yes, new poll suggests

  A new poll finds there is growing support for a proposal to lower an Old Age Security (OAS) threshold for some Canadians in order to help reduce the federal government's deficit.

  Consumer

  Mar 24
• Old age security reform can’t be political ‘third rail,’ group urges

  OAS benefits support eligible Canadian seniors aged 65 years or older with monthly payments from the federal government, funded through general tax revenues.

  Economy

  Feb 3
• OAS and CPP payments to roll out Wednesday. How much will seniors get?

  February amounts for the old age security pension and the Canada Pension Plan retirement pension will roll out to eligible Canadians on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2025
• Increased old age security pensions set to roll out. How much?

  Canadian seniors are set to receive a scheduled top-up in benefits as the Liberal government faces pressure to increase the payments for those under the age of 75 years.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2024
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• China plans to raise retirement age. Could it happen in Canada?

  Delaying retirement also 'makes sense' and could have many benefits in Canada as the country grapples with labour shortages and a record low fertility rate, experts say.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2024
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• Canadian seniors are getting a top-up to old age benefits. How much?

  July amounts of the Old Age Security benefits, going out on Monday, have increased by 2.8 per cent compared to the previous year after adjusting for inflation.  

  Money

  Jul 29, 2024