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Pension benefits rise in January across OAS GIS and more
The January 1990 increases announced by Minister Perrin Beatty raise the maximum Old Age Security pension to 340.07 dollars monthly and GIS to 404.13 for singles, with higher amounts for low income couples and married partners. Spouse’s Allowance and Widowed Spouse’s Allowance also rise, all indexed every three months. Canada Pension Plan benefits for 1990 recipients and new eligibility rates are outlined, including a 577.08 retirement pension at age 65 for those eligible in 1990.
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