Old Age Security (GIS) Amendments Assented

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice records that Bill C-12, titled An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement), received Royal Assent on March 3, 2022 and is listed as chapter 1, 2022. The notice records the formal assent but does not include the text or details of the changes to the law.

What it does#

• Records that Royal Assent was given to Bill C-12 on March 3, 2022. The assent was signified by written declaration under the Royal Assent Act.
• Notes that the Senate and the House of Commons were notified of the written declaration on March 3, 2022.
• Identifies the measure as chapter 1, 2022 (the official chapter number).
• Mentions, separately, that Standing Order 130 (about notices for private bills) was published on November 20, 2021.
• The Gazette entry itself does not describe how the Old Age Security or Guaranteed Income Supplement rules are being changed.

Who's affected#

• People who receive Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement — low-income seniors are the most likely group affected because the bill amends that program.
• The federal office that delivers these benefits (for example, Service Canada) and organizations that advise seniors on benefits.
• If you want to know exactly how your payments or eligibility are affected, the Gazette notice does not give those details; you would need to read the text of the Act or guidance from the responsible department.

Why it matters#

• Any change to the Old Age Security or Guaranteed Income Supplement can alter the monthly income or eligibility rules for low-income seniors.
• This Gazette entry confirms the bill has become law (by Royal Assent), so people affected should look for the full law or official government guidance to see the concrete effects on benefits.