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Canadian Government Pensions

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS) and other Canadian government retirement, survivor and disability pensions.
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Reforming Canada's Pension System

The Prime Minister opens up the topic of Canadian pension reform.

Old Age Security Pension (OAS)

The Canada Old Age Security Pension (OAS) is a monthly payment available to most Canadians over 65.

Old Age Security Pension - How to Apply

Simple step-by-step procedures on how to apply for the Canada Old Age Security (OAS) pension.

Old Age Security (OAS) Forms

Old Age Security (OAS) applications can be downloaded in PDF, printed, completed by hand and then mailed.

Old Age Security (OAS) Rates

The maximum and average monthly payment rates for Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement and the Allowance, and the maximum annual income to be eligible for benefits. The rates are reviewed quarterly.

T4A(OAS) Tax Slips for Canadian Income Taxes

Explanation of T4A(OAS) tax slips for old age security income issued to taxpayers to use when completing their Canadian income tax returns.

Guaranteed Income Supplement - GIS

This federal government benefit provides penison income on top of the Old Age Seucrity pension to qualifying low-income seniors living in Canada.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

How Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions are calculated, and details on benefits.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Forms

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) applications can be downloaded in PDF, printed, completed by hand and then mailed.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Rates

The maximum and average monthly rates for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits.

T4A(P) Tax Slips for Canadian Income Taxes

Explanation of T4A(P) tax slips for Canada Pension Plan Benefits issued to taxpayers to use when completing their Canadian income tax returns.

Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)

Retirement, survivor and disability pensions for Quebec workers. From Québec Régie des rentes.

Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) Forms

Some Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) forms can be completed and sent online. Others can be downloaded in PDF and completed online, then printed, signed and mailed to the address given on the form.

International Pension Benefits

You or your spouse may be eligible for pension benefits under one of the social security agreements Canada has with other countries.

Public Service Pension Plan

The federal Public Service Superannuation Act, and information on benefits, eligible service, coordination with CPP and QPP and indexing. From Treasury Board Canada.

Federal Superannuates National Association

Useful information for retired Canadian federal public servants.

Canadian Forces Pensions

Information on Canadian Forces pensions for both Regular Force members and Reserve Force members.

Veterans Affairs Disability Pensions

Overview of disability pensions for Canadian Forces or Merchant Navy veterans who have a medical disability because of their service. From Veterans Affairs Canada.

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