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==Legal foundation== Old Age Security (OAS) is a monthly [[basic income]] available to qualifying citizens and permanent residents of Canada who are 65 years old and older. Authorized by section 94A of the ''[[Constitution Act, 1867]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=The Constitution Act of 1867 |url=https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-4.html#h-23 |website=Justice Laws Website |publisher=Canadian Department of Justice |access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> the program is defined by the Old Age Security Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. O-9).<ref>{{cite web |title=Old Age Security Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. O-9) |url=https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/o-9/index.html |website=Justice Laws Website |publisher=Canadian Department of Justice |access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> Implementation is the responsibility of the Minister of Employment and Social Development (ESDC).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-24|title=Employment and Social Development Canada|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development.html|access-date=2021-08-28|website=www.canada.ca}}</ref> Administration is performed by Service Canada through offices across Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-12|title=Service Canada|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html|access-date=2021-08-28|website=www.canada.ca}}</ref>
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