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OAS Boost for Canadian Seniors | Edmonton News
Seniors across Canada are getting a modest but welcome boost to their Old Age Security payments this month, with a 1.2% increase—largest since October 2024—tied directly to inflation. Payments for July through September now top out at $751.97 for ages 65–74 and $827.17 for those 75+, with adjustments also affecting other benefits like the Guaranteed Income Supplement. These amounts are recalculated every July based on prior-year income, meaning they can rise, fall, or even stop. Next payments arrive August 29 and September 25, with another review in October—keeping seniors’ income aligned…
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