Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Old Age Security - Allowance

Record #: BAR1537
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 26 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Monthly allowance available to spouses or common-law partners of Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients

    Service Details

    Public Comments No local Barrie phone number

    NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
    Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
    Areas Served Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Angus; Alliston; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
    Eligibility All of the following conditions must be met:
    • aged 60 to 64 (includes the month of 65th birthday)
    • spouse or common-law partner receives an Old Age Security pension (OAS) and is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
    • Canadian citizen or a legal resident
    • reside in Canada and have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18
    • spouse or common-law partner's annual combined income is less than the maximum allowable annual threshold, see website for threshold and more details

    Application
    • Drop-in
    • Apply online at OAS Allowance
      • Apply 6 to 11 months before 60th birthday
    • paper application form can be printed from website, see Application Form and Information Sheet for OAS Allowance and returned to local Service Canada office or mailed to:
      • Service Canada, PO Box 5100 Station D, Scarborough ON M1R 5C8, CANADA
    • 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

    Address and Location

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

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 1-800-622-6232
    Toll Free Phone 1-800-277-9914, English; French: 1-800-277-9915
    TTY Phone 1-800-255-4786
    Website https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html
    Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
    48 Owen St 
    Barrie, ON 
    Canada L4M 3H1

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