Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Old Age Security - Allowance for the Survivor

Record #: BAR1538
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2023

Description

Description (Service) Benefit available to people
  • who have a low income
  • who are living in Canada
  • spouse or common-law partner is deceased
  • allowance continues until the recipient turns 65, remarries, or begins a new common-law marital relationship
Service
  • for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
  • for assistance accessing services, 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
  • for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request

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
To make a request for an appointment fill out the service request form at Service Request
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County ; Wellington County
Eligibility To qualify all of the following conditions must be met:
  • aged 60 to 64 (includes the month of 65th birthday)
  • Canadian citizen or 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 has died and have not remarried or entered into a common-law relationship
  • annual income is less than the maximum annual threshold, see website for details
Application
  • Apply 6 to 11 months before 60th birthday
  • apply in writing by mail
  • application and required documents available on website
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/guaranteed-income-supplement/allowance-survivor.html
Social Media Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1

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