| Program: | Public Pensions and Disability Benefits | ||
| Organization: |
Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada |
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| Description of Services: |
Administers various income security programs and programs for persons with disabilities Public Pensions: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Monthly benefit paid to people who have contributed to the CPP * qualify for a CPP retirement pension or a reduced pension if you have made at least one valid contribution (payment) to the Plan; if you are at least 60 years of age; and meet the earning requirements set out in the legislation * additional benefits include:
Old Age Security (OAS) - Monthly benefits for most Canadians 65 years of age or over * programs provide additional money for seniors with a low income:
International Benefits - People who lived or worked in another country may be eligible for old age, retirement, disability or survivor benefits from that country, from Canada, or from both Persons with Disabilities: Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit - Monthly benefit paid to a contributor who is under 65 years, has made sufficient CPP contributions and is deemed disabled according to CPP legislation * the pension consists of a flat rate portion and an earnings related portion * also monthly benefits for the contributor's dependent children under 18 years and dependents 18-25 years in full time attendance at school Opportunities Fund for Persons With Disabilities - Assists persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment * funding may be provided to cover costs such as participant wages or related employer costs; and funding may also be provided to cover overhead costs related to planning, organizing, operating, delivering and evaluating approved activities, including costs such as staff wages and employment related costs * eligible expenses will be negotiated with program officials |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Varies per program | ||
| Application: | Call * no referral required | ||
| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Canada | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Toll-Free: |
1-800-277-9914 French: 1-800-277-9915 Outside Canada and the US, call collect: 613-957-1954 |
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| Teletype: | 1-800-255-4786 | ||
| Website: | www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development.htm... | ||
| Hours: | Telephone Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/8/2025 |
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