Embracing an Aging Population

 

Role of Other Governments

The federal government plays a key role in providing the primary source of income support for low-income seniors, through programs such as the Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The federal tax system also provides a number of credits for Canadian seniors. The Government of Alberta supplements the OAS and GIS programs by providing additional benefits to low-income seniors and a provincial tax system that complement the federal system.

The federal government also manages and administers the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Along with other provincial and territorial governments, the Government of Alberta collaborates with the federal government in governing the CPP to ensure its long-term sustainability.

The Government of Alberta also works with the federal government, as well as other provincial and territorial governments, to address issues of significance to seniors. Alberta is a member of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors forum and has collaborated on a number of initiatives pertaining to healthy aging, elder abuse, income security, and other topics of importance. The Alberta government also works with other provinces and territories on issues of mutual interest. For example, the Governments of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan have agreed to develop options for a supplementary pension plan to support the facilitation of improved financial security for future seniors. Other Canadian governments may elect to participate in this project in the future.

Federal Financial Resources for Seniors

Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Resources