Seniors
| Acute, Home and Community Care Services | Information on services available to seniors |
| Affordable Housing | Seniors with low incomes who are able to live without any support services or who can continue to live independently with the assistance of home care, may apply for affordable housing developments managed by BC Housing or non-profit and co-op housing providers. |
Apply for the Canada Pension Plan  |
This online service allows you to apply for a Canada Pension Plan Retirement pension. |
| Canada Pension Plan (CPP) |
Your contributions to the Canada Pension Plan provide you with a stable and dependable pension you can build on for retirement. |
| Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions Online Request |
This service allows you to request a copy of your Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions. You should receive your statement by mail within five to ten business days. You must be a resident of Canada to use this service. |
| Canadian Retirement Income Calculator |
Plan your retirement today |
| Chronic Disease Self-Management Program | The B.C. Government has provided funding to health authorities who work with the University of Victoria Centre on Aging to provide free six-week patient education programs for people with chronic health conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes and lung disease. |
| Guaranteed Income Supplement |
The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides additional money, on top of the Old Age Security pension, to low-income seniors living in Canada. |
| Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors and their Families |
You will find the information in this guide useful if you are: 50 years of age or older; planning for retirement; caring for a senior; or a friend or family member of a senior |
| Health Canada |
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. |
| Health Information - Travel Assistance Program | The Travel Assistance Program offers travel discounts to eligible B.C. residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency medical specialist services not available in their own community, and whose travel expenses are not covered by third-party insurance or other government programs. |
| Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence | The Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence program offers financial assistance for minor home adaptations that will help low-income seniors to perform daily activities in their home independently and safely. |
| Home Owners Grant for Seniors | Information on the Provincial Home Owner Grant. The grant reduces the amount of property taxes you have to pay. |
| Housing - Independent Living B.C. | Independent Living BC (ILBC) offers an option for those seniors who need some assistance but do not want or need 24-hour care. |
| Old Age Security Pension |
The Old Age Security Pension is a monthly benefit available to most Canadians 65 years of age or older who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. |
| Seniors Information | A website that provides information to assist seniors in living well |
| Seniors Phone Line | This line is a free telephone line providing a one-stop source of information for government services, including information about health services. |
| Seniors Transit Fare Discount | TransLink, in the Lower Mainland, and BC Transit-funded services elsewhere in B.C., offer discount fares for passengers 65 years of age or over. You will receive this discount by presenting your B.C. Gold CareCard when you pay your fare. |
| Veterans Services |
The Pension Act, which is administered exclusively by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), provides pension awards to those suffering from disabilities related to military service, either during peace or war time. |
