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Social programs in Canada (French: programmes sociaux) include all Canadian government programs designed to give assistance to citizens outside of what the market provides. The Canadian social safety net includes a broad spectrum of programs, many of which are run by the provinces and territories .
The Old Age Security (OAS, French: Sécurité de la vieillesse) program is a universal retirement pension available to most residents and citizens of Canada who have reached 65 years old. This pension is supplemented by the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), which is added to the monthly OAS payment for seniors with lower incomes.
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, is the ministry responsible for issues relating to seniors and persons with disabilities in the Canadian province of Ontario. Established in June 2018, it helps seniors and people with disabilities stay independent, active, and socially connected.
As seniors express a desire to age in place, policymakers and planners explore innovative housing solutions that cater to the diverse needs and preferences of older adults. Collaborative efforts between government agencies, developers, and community stakeholders become crucial in creating environments that support the aging population. [10]
Local senior assistance programs. Many communities support programs specifically designed to assist low-income seniors, and each state has its own office or agency for the aging.
the Trillium Drug Program covers households with high prescription drug costs. [4] as of 1 January 2018, prescription drugs for those under 25 years of age are covered by OHIP through OHIP+. [5] As of 1 April 2019, the Ontario government will no longer offer free prescriptions to children and young adults with private coverage. [6]
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) [1] is a means-tested government-funded last resort income support paid for qualifying residents in the province of Ontario, Canada, who are at least eighteen years of age and have a disability. [2]
The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) is a provincial program established in 1979 in Alberta, Canada, that provides financial and health related benefits to eligible adult Albertans under the age of 65, who are legally identified as having severe and permanent disabilities that seriously impede the individual's ability to earn a living. [1]