Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
This benefit is a monthly supplement paid to low-income seniors over age 65 who are already receiving an Old Age Security (OAS) pension.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
This pension is a monthly payment available to contributors who are at least 60 years of age.
Allowance
Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, Old Age Security (OAS).
Survivor Benefits - Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Survivor benefits are paid to a deceased contributor's estate, surviving spouse or common-law partner, and/or dependent children.
International Pension Benefits
You may be eligible for social security (pension) benefits if you or your deceased spouse or common-law partner lived or worked in another country.
The Philippines was the third leading source country. The Philippines is noteworthy for the rate at which landings increased, growing by 55% over the same quarter of 2003.
