Peculiar to Canada, this is an Old Age Security (OAS) benefit which is payable had been dependent on and was receiving a 'spouse's allowance', when their spouse dies. Such a person is entitled to receive this benefit until they either remarry or until they attain the age of 65. See and compare with spouse's allowance.

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