Allowance for the Survivor (OAS, ages 60 to 64)
Allowance for the Survivor (OAS, ages 60 to 64) is a program run by Employment and Social Development Canada that gives up to $1,726.18 a month to widowed people aged 60 to 64 with low income who live in Canada and have not remarried or entered a new common-law relationship. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.
Up to $1,726.18 a month
You likely qualify if: You are 60 to 64 years old; Your spouse or partner has died; You have not remarried or re-partnered; Yearly income under $31,152.
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
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A monthly tax-free payment for people aged 60 to 64 with low income whose spouse or common-law partner has died. You can get up to $1,726.18 a month.
Who qualifies
Widowed people aged 60 to 64 with low income who live in Canada and have not remarried or entered a new common-law relationship.
You likely qualify if:
- You are 60 to 64 years old
- Your spouse or partner has died
- You have not remarried or re-partnered
- Yearly income under $31,152
What to bring
- Your late spouse's SIN, birth and death dates
- Countries you lived in since age 18
- Bank details for direct deposit
Dates
Next payment October 28, 2026.
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