[homeles_ot-l] Access to CPP and OAS benefits for vulnerable seniors

[Mike Bulthuis]

FYI: Some vulnerable seniors are now eligible to receive CPP and OAS
benefits through community organizations, including non-profit or charitable
organizations. Details below.  

 

January 16, 2015 - News Release: Employment and Social Development Canada

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=index
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&crtr.page=1&nid=921809

Minister Wong announces new initiative to help vulnerable seniors receive
CPP and OAS benefits

The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today announced the
launch of a new initiative to work with community organizations to ensure
seniors receive their retirement benefits.

Minister Wong renewed the Government of Canada's commitment to reach the
most vulnerable seniors, such as those who are incapable of managing their
own affairs while they are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The
Government is undertaking targeted efforts, by working with community
organizations, to increase their capacity to assist these seniors and ensure
they receive the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS)
benefits for which they are eligible. These seniors can now receive their
CPP or OAS benefits through an appropriate community organization, including
non-profit or charitable organizations, and municipalities.

The announcement was made at Vancouver's Union Gospel Mission, which
provides outreach services to vulnerable residents. Services include
emergency shelter, meals, education and job preparation, affordable housing
and preventative programs to build healthy families.

 

 

Mike Bulthuis

Executive Director

 

Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa

171 George Street, Ottawa ON K1N 5W5

613-241-1573, ext. 314

 

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