Canada Past & Present

SOCIAL SERVICES IN CANADA WORKSHEET

Use this worksheet to complete Activity 12: Social Services in Canada , in the section ‘Modern Canada’ of Canada Past and Present: A Citizenship Education Guide .

My local settlement agency (address, phone number, email). How do I access this service? - An OAS overview is available online, and since 2013 Service Canada automatically enrolls most eligible seniors.

Social Services in Canada

What is it?

What do I use it for?

- A monthly payment given to individuals over a certain age or who cannot work. Old Age Security (OAS) is given to all Canadians over the age of 65, depending on how long they’ve in Canada as adults. -The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is paid into while you are working, and is paid out to help Canadians and their families partially replace income.

- To replace your income if you cannot work either after retirement, disability, or death.

Public Pensions

Family Benefits

Health Canada

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