Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Old Age Security - Allowance for the Survivor

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Record #: BAR1538
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2023

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments No local Barrie phone number

NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-622-6232
Toll Free Phone 1-800-277-9914, English; French: 1-800-277-9915
TTY Phone 1-800-255-4786
Website https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement/allowance-survivor.html
Social Media Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E

Site Information

Description (Site) Service Canada Centre, Barrie located near the intersesction of Owen St and Worsley St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St
Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Benefit available to people
  • who have a low income
  • who are living in Canada
  • spouse or common-law partner is deceased
  • allowance continues until the recipient turns 65, remarries, or begins a new common-law marital relationship
Service
  • for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
  • for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
  • for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
  • for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
To make a request for an appointment fill out the service request form at Service Request
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County ; Wellington County
Eligibility To qualify all of the following conditions must be met:
  • aged 60 to 64 (includes the month of 65th birthday)
  • Canadian citizen or legal resident
  • reside in Canada and have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18
  • spouse or common-law partner has died and have not remarried or entered into a common-law relationship
  • annual income is less than the maximum annual threshold, see website for details
Application
  • Apply 6 to 11 months before 60th birthday
  • apply in writing by mail
  • application and required documents available on website
Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name ESDC ; OAS
Former Name Employment and Social Development Canada ; HRSDC ; Human Resources and Social Development Canada, ; ServiceCanada ; Widowed Spouse's Allowance

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Service Canada
Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Funding Federal

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Allowance for the Survivor Program