External Links

Human Resources and Social Development Canada

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS)
This site includes general information about the CPP and OAS in Canada, with links to programs and benefits information.

Department of Finance Canada

Tax-Free Savings Account — A Savings Plan for All Canadians
This site provides an in-depth look at how the new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can help you reach your goals.

Service Canada

Canadian Retirement Income Calculator
This step-by-step calculator takes you through an estimate of the ongoing income you may receive from various sources throughout your retirement, including Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan, employer pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans and other sources of ongoing income.

Preparing for Retirement
This straightforward checklist provides information on the most popular federal programs, pensions and benefits for which you may be eligible, whether you are approaching retirement or already retired.

Services for Seniors
This site provides links to online resources for seniors including education and training, employment, housing, income and legal assistance, travel and more.

Seniors Canada

Seniors Canada — Working for Seniors
This site provides access to information for seniors on a range of retirement-related topics, from estate planning to retirement homes to working in retirement.

Canada Revenue Agency

Topics for Seniors
This index, geared specifically toward seniors, provides a list of topics and services ranging from taxes to pension income splitting. Links to guides, tax forms and partner sites are also listed.

RRSPs and Related Plans
This site provides information about registered Retirement Savings Plans, other registered plans for retirement and annuities. It includes information on the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP) and the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP).