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.

  • Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914
  • TTY: 1-800-255-4786

Learn more about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

CPP – Survivor’s Pension

Monthly allowance paid to the widowed spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor.

  • Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914
  • TTY: 1-800-255-4786

Learn more about CPP - Survivor's Pension

Old Age Security (OAS)

Monthly pension available to persons 65 years of age and older, regardless of income or previous employment.

  • Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914
  • TTY: 1-800-255-4786

Learn more about Old Age Security (OAS)

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

Federal government supplement added to monthly Old Age Security payment for those with limited or no income.

  • Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914
  • TTY: 1-800-255-4786

Learn more about Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAIN) Payments

Ontario government monthly payment for low income seniors.

  • Toll Free: 1-800-277-9914
  • TTY: 1-800-255-4786

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

  • 905-683-4000 ext. 8813

Ajax Welcome Centre

Find additional tax clinics

Durham Community Legal Clinic
Provides free legal services for low income residents of Durham Region.

Contact Durham Community Legal Clinic:

  • 905-728-7321

Learn more about the Durham Community Legal Clinic

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Provides legal services to low-income seniors.

Contact Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

  • Toll Free Number: 1-855-598-2656

Learn more about the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

Legal Aid Ontario
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and disadvantaged communities.

Contact Legal Aid Ontario:

Learn more about Legal Aid Ontario