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Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Old Age Security - Allowance

Record #: BAR1537
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2023

Description

Description (Service) Monthly allowance available to spouses or common-law partners of Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients
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 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
  • Apply 6 to 11 months before 60th birthday
  • apply in writing by mail
  • apply online at OAS Allowance
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
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1
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
Social Media Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E

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