Who handles seniors & aging?
Seniors & Aging
Senior services span all levels. Federal provides CPP and OAS, provinces regulate long-term care and deliver health services, and municipalities run local programs and age-friendly initiatives.
⚠️ Shared Jurisdiction: This area involves multiple levels of government. The information below shows the primary responsibility at each level, but overlap is common. When in doubt, start with the level most directly related to your issue.
Federal
Parliament of Canada
- ● Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- ● Canada Pension Plan (CPP/QPP)
- ● Senior tax credits (Age Amount, Pension Income Splitting)
- ● New Horizons for Seniors Program
💡 Example: Contact Service Canada about OAS or CPP, or your MP about seniors' policy.
Provincial
Provincial Legislature
- ● Long-term care home regulation and inspection
- ● Provincial seniors' programs and benefits
- ● Home care services
- ● Seniors' prescription drug coverage
💡 Example: Contact your provincial health ministry about long-term care, or your MPP/MLA about seniors' benefits.
Municipal
City / Town Hall
- ● Senior centres and programs
- ● Age-friendly community initiatives
- ● Local transportation for seniors
- ● Senior housing and supportive services
💡 Example: Contact your local seniors' centre, or your councillor about age-friendly city programs.
Quick Reference — Who to Contact
🏛️ Federal
Your Member of Parliament (MP)
🏢 Provincial
Your MPP, MLA, or MNA
🏘️ Municipal
Your City Councillor
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