An information session for seniors will be held this month for those who have questions about their Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Canada Pension Plan, or other services for seniors delivered by Service Canada.
The information session is free and will be broadcast on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chatham Public Library, Chatham Branch located at 120 Queen Street and at the Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre at 205 James Street.
Service Canada will help seniors identify their eligibility criteria, provide information on applying for benefits, and share information about potential monthly amounts.
"There is no cost to attend this information session. Everyone is welcome to attend," said Supervisor of Employment and Social Services Kristy Jacobs.
Registration is required to secure a seat for the event. Those seniors interested can call 519-355-1380 or email ckcn@chatham-kent.ca to reserve a spot for this session.
More information about the session or other programs offered by the Municipality's Community Navigators can be found by clicking here.
In July, the Canadian government announced a 10 per cent increase to the Old Age Security pension for seniors 75 years and older, which began in July 2022. It will provide more than $800 in new support to full pensioners over the first year and increase benefits for more than three million seniors.
