OAS pension is a monthly payment available to seniors aged 65 and older who meet the Canadian legal status and residence requirements

• Funded out of the general tax revenues of the Government of Canada
  

• Age Requirements: 65 year(s) and up
  
• Canadian citizen or legal resident
  
• residing in Canada for at least 10 years after reaching age 18
  
• can be deferred for up to 60 months (5 years) after the date of eligibility
  
• Canadian citizens living outside of Canada who lived in Canada for a total of at least 20 years after reaching age 18, see website for details

• Older Adults who are eligible are enrolled automatically
• a notification letter will be sent by Service Canada the month after turning 64
• if no letter is received, apply in writing by mail
• application and required documentation available on website