According to the 2026 benefit payment calendar published by Service Canada, October 28 is this month's scheduled payment date for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Recipients who have registered for direct deposit will generally receive their payments on the same day, while those receiving cheques by mail may have to wait a few additional days.

According to the 2026 benefit payment calendar published by Service Canada, October 28 is this month's scheduled payment date for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Recipients who have registered for direct deposit will generally receive their payments on the same day, while those receiving cheques by mail may have to wait a few additional days.

The Ontario government announced on October 27 plans to expand residential electricity consumer protections by prohibiting unit sub-meter providers from disconnecting electricity to condominium and multi-unit residential customers during the winter due to unpaid bills. The province also plans to strengthen rules governing billing and related charges. The proposed measures are still subject to legislative and regulatory changes and have not yet taken effect.

According to the 2026 benefit payment calendar published by Service Canada, October 28 is this month's scheduled payment date for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Recipients who have registered for direct deposit will generally receive their payments on the same day, while those receiving cheques by mail may have to wait a few additional days.