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Benefits are based on information the Ministry receives from Employment and Social Development Canada and information on an individual's income tax return. Individuals who want to set up direct deposit for their GAINS payment can call Service Canada at 1-800-277-9914 (press 0 to speak with an agent), or do so on the website
Program: Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System  
Organization: Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Northern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 1-866-668-8297
TTY: 1-800-263-7776
Website: www.ontario.ca/page/guaranteed-annual-income-syste...
Address:
7 Queen's Park Cres Frost Bldg S, 7th Fl
Toronto, ON
M7A 1Y7
Location:
  • Minister's Office located at Queen's Park Cres in downtown Toronto at the Frost Building
  • Near Toronto General Hospital
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Description: Administers the province's major tax statutes, tax credit and benefit programs, including Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

  • Ensures a guaranteed minimum income for Ontario seniors
  • Provides monthly payments to qualifying seniors in addition to their Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments
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    Fees: None
    Application:
    • No application is necessary

    • If an individual meets the eligibility requirements, benefits will be determined automatically
    Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals must:

    • Be aged 65 years of age or older

    • Be a resident of Ontario

    • Receive the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments

    • Have lived in Ontario for the past 12 months, or for a total of 20 years since turning 18

    • Have 10 or more years of Canadian residency

    • Have a total income from all sources that is below the level guaranteed by the province (the guaranteed income level is updated every three months to reflect inflation)
    Languages: English * French
    Area Served:
    Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Rainy River, and Sudbury District  
    See Also: Financial Assistance for Seniors
    Government Services - Federal and Provincial

    This information was last completely updated on December 24, 2024

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