Financial and legal supports, programs, resources, and information to help older adults and seniors and persons with low income.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) |
Monthly retirement pension available to persons 60 years of age and older. Find information about eligibility criteria and receiving payments.
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CPP – Survivor’s Pension |
Monthly allowance paid to the widowed spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor.
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Old Age Security (OAS) |
Monthly pension available to persons 65 years of age and older, regardless of income or previous employment.
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Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) |
Federal government supplement added to monthly Old Age Security payment for those with limited or no income.
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Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAIN) Payments |
Ontario government monthly payment for low income seniors.
Learn more about Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAIN) Payments |
Free Income Tax Filing |
Available for persons with low income and a simple tax return. Income taxes are prepared and filed by a certified volunteer trained by the Canada Revenue Agency. Ajax Library Income Tax Clinic
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Durham Community Legal Clinic |
Provides free legal services for low income residents of Durham Region.
Contact Durham Community Legal Clinic:
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Advocacy Centre for the Elderly |
Provides legal services to low-income seniors.
Contact Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
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Legal Aid Ontario |
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and disadvantaged communities.
Contact Legal Aid Ontario:
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