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[Info Sheet] Old Age Security pension (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

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Applying for the Old Age Security pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement can sometimes feel overwhelming.

To help the people you serve access Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits, we are sharing simplified information on how to apply online through My Service Canada Account.

Attached and linked below, you will find a toolkit that includes:

  • detailed factsheets to help clients apply for a pension and benefits;
  • resources to help people plan for retirement and to better understand benefits; and
  • a visual that you can use in your social media posts, in emails or on screens throughout your organization.
  • By

    Employment and Social Development Canada and Service Canada

  • Published

    Mar 31, 2026

  • Subject Area
    • Income & Poverty Reduction
    • Referral & Systems Navigation
  • Category

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