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Old Age Security provides you with a monthly pension at age 65 if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. Your work history is not a factor. You can receive the pension even if you have never worked or are still working. You must be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident.  
Old Age Security provides you with a monthly pension at age 65 if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. Your work history is not a factor. You can receive the pension even if you have never worked or are still working. You must be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident.  


If you have a low income, you may be eligible for additional benefits on top of the Old Age Security pension. For those aged 60 to 64, there are allowance benefits. For those age 65 and over, there is a guaranteed income supplement.
If you have a low income, you may be eligible for additional benefits on top of the Old Age Security pension. For those age 60 to 64, there are allowance benefits. For those age 65 and over, there is a guaranteed income supplement.


You may need to apply to receive the Old Age Security pension. If you did not receive a letter from Service Canada the month after you turned 64, you should <span class="noglossary">contact</span> [https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/ Service Canada]. Their phone number is 1-800-277-9914. You can find their office locations [https://servicecanada.gc.ca here]. Have your '''social insurance number''' ready when you contact them.
You may need to apply to receive the Old Age Security pension. If you did not receive a letter from Service Canada the month after you turned 64, you should <span class="noglossary">contact</span> [https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/ Service Canada]. Their phone number is 1-800-277-9914. You can find their office locations [https://servicecanada.gc.ca here]. Have your '''social insurance number''' ready when you contact them.
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