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Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Old Age Security - Guaranteed Income Supplement

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Record #: BAR1426
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2024

Contacts

Public Comments

Government of Canada has introduced legislation to support low-income seniors who received pandemic benefits. For information about a One-Time Grant for Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Recipients click here.

No local Barrie phone number

NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
Toll Free Phone 1-800-277-9914, English; French: 1-800-277-9915
TTY Phone 1-800-255-4786
Website www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement.html
Social Media Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E

Addresses

Address & Map
Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security (OAS) pension recipients who have a low income and are living in Can

Service Details

Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
Areas Served Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Alliston; Angus; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
Eligibility
  • based on income
  • applicants claiming common-law marital status must submit supporting documentation
Application

Service Canada implemented a process to automatically enroll seniors who are eligible to receive the GIS

  • if you can be automatically enrolled, Service Canada will send you a notification letter the month after you turn 64
  • if you did not receive a letter from Service Canada informing you that you were selected for automatic enrolment, and you wish to start receiving your OAS pension and the GIS at age 65, you should apply for them right away, see Guaranteed Income Supplement for information on how to apply
  • to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative about this program complete an online request at Service Request
  • for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Guaranteed Income Supplement
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