Seniors in Canada received a small boost in their OAS pension in the summer of 2022 when they were paid a one-time $500 payment.
This increase was part of changes proposed in Budget 2021 “to improve the financial security of Canadians in retirement after a lifetime of hard work.”
Unfortunately, seniors will not see increases in their OAS benefits in the first quarter of 2025 based on indexing to inflation or the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Who is Eligible for the OAS Increases in 2025?
Starting in July 2022, older Canadians aged 75 and older saw a 10% increase in their monthly OAS pension payment.
If you are a current recipient of OAS, you will notice that your January 2025 payment will be similar to your regular benefits for the October to December 2024 quarter. This reflects the lower inflation rate and quarterly indexing to the Consumer Price Index.
How Much OAS Will You Get?
The maximum OAS benefit from January to March 2025 is $727.67 per month for seniors aged 65 to 74.
The maximum OAS benefit for those aged 75 and above remains $800.44 monthly for the January to March 2025 payment period.
Conclusion
The OAS is one of the pillars of retirement income in Canada.
You get the full regular OAS amount if you have lived in Canada for at least 40 years since turning 18. If you do not meet the 40-year requirement, you get a partial payment.
Seniors can choose to delay OAS for up to 5 years in exchange for higher payments.
Lower-income seniors may qualify for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
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i am just ashamed of the government throwing out a minor increase thinking it will saticfy us pitifull seniors… i wish we could get an increase that matches the polititions … after all we worked all our lives and they do nothing but find new ways to line there pockets