Open ProvincesSeniors in Nunavut: pensions, supplements and programs
Federal pensions (OAS, GIS, CPP) and the provincial programs for seniors in Nunavut, with their amounts.
Federal pensions that follow you
These federal amounts are the same in every province and territory.
| Amount | October to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly, age 65 to 74 | $762.50 |
| Maximum monthly, age 75 and over | $838.75 |
| No pension if 2025 net world income reaches (65 to 74) | $152,062 |
| Recovery tax starts above (2025 income) | $93,454 |
| Amount | October to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly, single, widowed or divorced | $1,138.90 |
| Single: annual income must be under | $23,112 |
| Maximum monthly, spouse receives full OAS | $685.56 |
| Couple (both OAS): combined income must be under | $30,528 |
| Amount | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly at age 65 | $1,507.65 |
| Average for new beneficiaries (July 2026) | $858.34 |
| Year's maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) | $74,600 |
Programs for seniors in Nunavut
Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit
Monthly top-up for low-income seniors receiving the GIS.
| Amount | as published in November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Amount | $300 / month |
- For Nunavummiut aged 60 or older who receive the federal GIS or the Spouse's Allowance.
How to get it: Automatic: added to the monthly Old Age Security payment.
Senior Fuel Subsidy
Helps seniors who own their home pay for heating fuel.
| Amount | current page of gov.nu.ca (2026) |
|---|---|
| Fuel reimbursed per home (up to) | 4,000 litres |
| 100% subsidy: net income up to and including | $100,000 |
- For homeowners aged 60 or over who own and live in the home. The current page no longer shows the older $75,000 tier (an earlier notice had 3,500 litres, 100% up to $75,000 and 50% up to $100,000).
How to get it: Apply through your Income Assistance worker.
Health and dental
See the health guide for Nunavut for drug plans, your health card and dental help.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
Guides for this province
- Renting in Nunavut: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Nunavut: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Nunavut: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Nunavut: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Nunavut: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Nunavut: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Nunavut: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Nunavut: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Nunavut: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Nunavut: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Nunavut: nominee program, steps and processing times