Financial and legal supports, programs, resources, and information to help older adults and seniors and persons with low income.
| Canada Pension Plan (CPP) |
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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 |
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Monthly allowance paid to the widowed spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor.
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| Old Age Security (OAS) |
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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) |
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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 |
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Ontario government monthly payment for low income seniors.
Learn more about Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAIN) Payments |
| Free Income Tax Filing |
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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
Ajax Welcome Centre
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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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