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Seniors Canada

The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), and the Honourable Cheryl Lavoie, New Brunswick Minister of State for Seniors, meet with provincial and territorial representatives responsible for seniors to address issues facing Canadian seniors.

Twelfth Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors

Fredericton, New Brunswick, July 7, 2010 At their annual meeting, Federal, Provincial and Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors agreed on the pressing need to address the opportunities and challenges associated with the country's aging population. ...
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Pension Matters
True or False?

If you or your deceased spouse lived or worked in another country, you may be eligible for benefits from Canada or abroad.

TRUE or FALSE

What's New

August 31, 2010
Government of Canada continues to show strong support for seniors
The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), visited a local seniors' organization today to highlight Government of Canada support for seniors, including a new funding opportunity. ...
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August 30, 2010
The New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program is now accepting applications for Capital Assistance Funding. For Quebec only, the program is also accepting applications for Community Participation and Leadership Funding. ...
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June 22, 2010
Old Age Security benefit rates effective July 1, 2010
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada today announced the quarterly benefit rates for Old Age Security (OAS), effective July to September 2010. ...
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