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GIS Update | New Limits, Hidden Traps, and How to keep Your Full Amount

For many low‑income Canadian seniors, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is the difference between getting by and going without. But small changes in income, missed tax returns or confusing rules can quietly shrink your GIS cheque—sometimes by hundreds of dollars a month. In this clear, senior‑focused walkthrough, we explain the latest GIS income limits and how they’re updated, how OAS and GIS work together, and the most common “hidden traps” that cause GIS to be reduced or stopped. We cover RRSP/RRIF withdrawals, CPP decisions, marital status changes, time spent outside Canada, and how the GIS earnings exemption really works if you still have part‑time income. You’ll also learn how GIS is calculated from your tax return, why filing every year is essential, how inflation indexing affects your payments, and what you can do if your GIS suddenly drops or you receive an overpayment letter. All information is based on current Government of Canada rules and official rate structures; we clearly separate confirmed rules from general discussion or proposals. If you rely on GIS—or expect to qualify soon—this video is designed to help you understand the rules, avoid costly mistakes, and keep as much of your full amount as the law allows. Share your situation or questions in the comments if you’d like help understanding how the GIS rules apply to you. Comments are read and replied to regularly. To stay updated on GIS, OAS, CPP, payment dates, increases and eligibility changes, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future Canada pension updates. Chapters: 00:00 Why GIS matters so much for low‑income seniors 01:05 GIS and OAS – how they work together 03:20 Who qualifies for GIS: age, residency and income basics 06:10 New GIS limits and how they’re updated 09:00 How GIS is calculated from your tax return 11:45 Hidden trap #1: not filing taxes every year 14:00 Hidden trap #2: CPP, RRSP/RRIF withdrawals and other income 17:30 Hidden trap #3: marriage, common‑law, separation and widowhood 20:10 Hidden trap #4: leaving Canada for more than six months 22:35 GIS earnings exemption – how to work and keep more 25:15 Overpayments, reviews and what to do if GIS is cut 27:10 Practical steps to protect your full GIS amount Tags: guaranteed income supplement guaranteed income supplement gis gis canada gis update 2024 gis new limits gis income limits canada gis eligibility canada gis and cpp gis and oas oas and gis explained cpp oas gis canada oas payment dates 2024 cpp payment dates 2024 gis payment dates gis and rrsp withdrawals gis and rrif withdrawals gis earnings exemption low income seniors canada seniors benefits canada service canada gis canada pension plan seniors old age security canada canada pension updates