As the cost of living continues to rise, many Canadian seniors are looking for stable sources of income. The phrase “$3,000/month from the CRA in April 2025” has generated significant interest, but it’s important to understand that this isn’t a flat-rate payment. Instead, it refers to the combined total seniors may receive from federal benefit programs: the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).