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Allowance for the Survivor (OAS)
Tax-free payment for surviving partners aged 60 to 64
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The OAS reconsideration page now shows fewer detailed Social Security Tribunal appeal and representative instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The OAS reconsideration page now shows fewer detailed Social Security Tribunal appeal and representative instructions.
OAS reconsideration appeal steps updated
The OAS reconsideration page removed the detailed Social Security Tribunal appeal instructions, including the Notice of Appeal form and the My Service Canada Account appeal steps. The representative section was also shortened: it now says only that you must provide your representative’s details to the Social Security Tribunal, while the form-based and phone-based options were removed.
Funding available
$ 1,702
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Allowance for the Survivor is a monthly non-taxable benefit for surviving spouses or common-law partners aged 60 to 64 in Canada, with payments up to $1,702.34 from July to September 2026. It provides income support based on annual net income and is paid by direct deposit or cheque.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,702 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Information about your spouse or common-law partner, including their Social Insurance Number, date of birth, and date of death.
- Information about the countries where you have lived since age 18.
- Your banking information to sign up for direct deposit.
- The date your employment or pension income stopped or was reduced and the new monthly rate, if applicable.
- Your foreign income information, including the types of income and annual amounts in CAD.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Surviving spouses or common-law partners aged 60 to 64.
Who is not eligible
- Sponsored immigrants cannot receive the Allowance for the Survivor while they are sponsored.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- A country that has concluded a social security agreement with Canada
How to apply
- Register for or sign in to your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to apply online.
- Select Apply for Old Age Security and manage my benefits, then Apply for benefits, then Application for Allowance or Allowance for Survivor.
- Print and complete the Application for the Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor (ISP3008) and the Statement of Income for the Guaranteed Income Supplement, the Allowance or the Allowance for the Survivor (ISP3026).
- If someone is helping you communicate with Service Canada, authorize another person to communicate on your behalf by signing in to MSCA and selecting Give consent to communicate on my behalf.
- Submit the completed forms by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- If you apply, you will get a letter from us in the mail telling you if more information is needed or giving a decision on your application.
- Your decision letter will include the amount you will receive each month, the date of your first payment, and any past payments that may be owed to you.
- If you disagree with the decision, you may ask to have it reviewed.
- You must send your request for reconsideration in writing within 90 days of receiving your decision letter.
Additional information
- The first payment may start in the month you turn 60 or on the date shown in your decision letter.
- You can receive the benefit by direct deposit in a bank account in Canada, the United States, or other participating countries.
- Applications can be submitted 6 to 11 months before your 60th birthday if your spouse or common-law partner died before you turned 60.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) Program
What is the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS)?
Allowance for the Survivor is a monthly non-taxable benefit for surviving spouses or common-law partners aged 60 to 64 in Canada, with payments up to $1,702.34 from July to September 2026. It provides income support based on annual net income and is paid by direct deposit or cheque.
How much funding can be received?
Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) Funds up to $1,702 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) program?
To be eligible for the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) program, you must:
You are 60 to 64 years old.
Your spouse or common-law partner has died and you have not remarried or entered into a new common-law relationship.
You are a Canadian citizen or authorized resident, have lived in Canada for at least 10 years since age 18, do not currently have a sponsorship agreement, and your annual income is less than $30,696.
Who can I contact for more information about the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS)?
You can contact Government of Canada or by phone at 1-800-277-9914.
Where is the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) available?
The Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) program is available across Canada.
Is the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Allowance for the Survivor (OAS)?
Allowance for the Survivor (OAS) is funded by Government of Canada