CPP & OAS Guide 2026: Payment Dates, GIS and Rates
PensionCanada.ca is an independent, regularly updated guide to Canadian retirement benefits. We publish the official CPP, OAS, and GIS payment dates, current benefit rates, and plain-language eligibility rules, plus practical Service Canada guides covering applications, My Service Canada Account setup, direct deposit changes, and how to avoid costly payment delays.
Next CPP and OAS payment date: October 28, 2026.
- CPP Payment Dates 2026: Official Schedule
- OAS Payment Dates 2026: Official Schedule & Increases
- GIS: How Much Can a Canadian Pensioner Earn?
- OAS 2026: Payments, Eligibility & How to Apply
- My Service Canada Account for CPP & OAS
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Canada Pension Plan Payment Dates 2026
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OAS Payment Dates 2026: Official Canada Schedule & Increases
Check the official 2026 OAS payment dates schedule for Canada. Find maximum monthly benefit rates, GIS updates, and the 2026 net income clawback threshold...
OAS Payment Increase 2026: Official October to December Rates
Discover the official Oct-Dec 2026 OAS increase. Max amounts rise to $762.50 and $838.75. Check new rates, payment schedules, and recovery tax limits...