Public pensions
Information on the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security pension and related benefits, the Canadian retirement income calculator and retirement planning.
Services and information
Canada Pension Plan retirement pension
Eligibility criteria, deciding when to take your pension, how to apply online and amounts.
Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
A taxable benefit you may be eligible for if you are unable to work because of a disability.
Old Age Security pension
A pension you can receive if you are 65 years of age or older and have lived in Canada for at least 10 years - even if you have never worked.
Guaranteed Income Supplement
A benefit you may be eligible to collect if you are an Old Age Security recipient with low income.
Allowance for people aged 60 to 64
Benefit available to the spouses or common-law partners of Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients.
Benefits for Canadians abroad
Information on Employment Insurance (EI), pensions, benefits and taxes, for those who work or live outside of Canada.
Retirement planning
Help you plan for retirement, including where your retirement income may come from, and what benefits you may be eligible for when you retire.
Allowance for the Survivor
Find out how to receive a benefit if you are a low-income widow and are not yet eligible for Old Age Security.
Survivor's Pension
Includes information on eligibility criteria, how to apply and amounts.
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Laws and regulations
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My Service Canada Account
Provides convenient and secure access to view and update your Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, and Old Age Security information online.
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Share your opinions on how to improve the Social Security Tribunal’s appeal processes.
The Canadian Retirement Income Calculator helps plan your future
Use the Canadian Retirement Income Calculator to decide when to start your Canada Pension Plan, then apply online!
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