Service Canada, Barrie, Old Age Security - Guaranteed Income Supplement

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Record #: BAR1426

Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025

Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2025

Description (Service)

Monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security (OAS) pension recipients who have a low income and are living in Canada

Public Comments	Government of Canada has introduced legislation to support low-income seniors who received pandemic benefits. For information about a One-Time Grant for Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Recipients click here. No local Barrie phone number NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
Areas Served	Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Alliston; Angus; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
Eligibility	based on income applicants claiming common-law marital status must submit supporting documentation
Application	Service Canada implemented a process to automatically enroll seniors who are eligible to receive the GIS if you can be automatically enrolled, Service Canada will send you a notification letter the month after you turn 64 if you did not receive a letter from Service Canada informing you that you were selected for automatic enrolment, and you wish to start receiving your OAS pension and the GIS at age 65, you should apply for them right away, see Guaranteed Income Supplement for information on how to apply to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative about this program complete an online request at Service Request for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Languages	English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie Service Canada Centre 48 Owen St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection	Owen St and Worsley St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	1-800-277-9914, Toll Free English; French: 1-800-277-9915
TTY Phone	1-800-255-4786
Website	www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement.html
Mailing Address	Barrie Service Canada Centre 48 Owen St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3H1