Old Age Security
Old Age Security (OAS) is a modest pension provided by the federal government to individuals 65 and older. To qualify for OAS you must:
- be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
- have lived in Canada at least 10 years after the age of 18
- If you don’t live in Canada and you are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada before the date you left Canada, and have lived in Canada for a minimum of 20 years after age 18, you could be eligible.