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    Canada modernizes delivery of Old Age Security benefits with Cúram

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is using the Cúram platform to modernize the delivery of Old Age Security (OAS) benefits for millions of Canadians.

    Published January 6, 2026 | 1 min read
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    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is using the Cúram platform to modernize the delivery of Old Age Security (OAS) benefits for millions of Canadians. This collaboration is a key component of the Benefits Delivery Modernization (BDM) programme, the largest IT transformation project ever undertaken by the Government of Canada. By leveraging modern, flexible technology, ESDC is making it easier for citizens to access and manage the benefits they rely on.

    “Cúram is an innovative, purpose-built solution to help agencies modernize benefits delivery,” said Jeff Reid, EVP and GM of Cúram. “This collaboration between ESDC and Cúram is a fundamental transformation of how people access and manage social security benefits in Canada.”

    In a recent report the following was said about this programme:  

    “On March 17, 2025, we moved all 7.4 million Old Age Security (OAS) recipients to the new Common Benefit Delivery platform (Cúram). Since that move, payments have been made accurately and on-time. OAS clients can also now upload documents instead of mailing or hand delivering to a Service Canada office, as well as update their personal information and life events, and track application status.

    The successful transition of OAS to the Cúram platform was a major benchmark in modernizing benefit delivery, and sets the stage for:

    • Employment Insurance (EI) to begin transitioning cohort by cohort in 2025-2026
    • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to follow in 2026-2027

    Once complete, Canadians will benefit from a single point of access for all three programs, resulting in more streamlined service delivery and an improved client experience.”1

    1. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/departmental-results/2024-2025.html 

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