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Dataset Description
The data presented here provide the amount of Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Allowance benefits, which are part of the Old Age Security (OAS) program. Data are presented for a specific quarter and by three main variables: marital status (Tables 1 to 5), income, and age group (65 to 74 years; 75 years and older). The data are updated every three months (in January, April, July, and October). Current data are for the April to June 2026 quarter.
Detailed explanations of the files:
- The PDF file contains all the tables in a format intended for reading. Previous versions can be found on this page: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.500705/publication.html
- The 5 Excel files contain a formatted version for reading the tables contained in the PDF.
- The 5 CSV files contain no formatting and are intended for data processing. They can be viewed and filtered directly on the site by a mouse right-click.
- The RTF file is a text file containing the definition of the CSV columns.
For more information on eligibility for the OAS program and benefit amounts, please visit the following pages:
- Old Age Security payment amounts - Canada.ca:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/old-age-security/payments.html
- Old Age Security - Canada.ca:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/old-age-security.html
- Guaranteed Income Supplement - Overview - Canada.ca:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement.html
- Allowance - Canada.ca:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement/allowance.html
Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada
Last modified: 2026-06-16T15:41:55.520742