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Program:
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Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Northern Ontario - Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System
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Phone Numbers:
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1-866-668-8297
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TTY:
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1-800-263-7776
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Address:
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7 Queen's Park Cres Frost Bldg S, 7th Fl
Toronto, ON
M7A 1Y7
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Location:
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- Minister's Office located at Queen's Park Cres in downtown Toronto at the Frost Building
- Near Toronto General Hospital
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Ensures a guaranteed minimum income for Ontario seniorsProvides 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:
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None
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Application:
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- No application is necessary
- If an individual meets the eligibility requirements, benefits will be determined automatically
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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)
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Algoma, Cochrane, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Nipissing–Temiskaming, Northern, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound
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Last Updated:
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12/24/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212295
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