Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Survivor Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan survivor benefits are paid to a deceased contributor's estate, surviving spouse or common-law partner and dependent children. There are three types of benefits:
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The Canada Pension Plan death benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment made to the deceased contributor's estate. If there is no estate, the person responsible for the funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner or the next of kin may be eligible in that order.
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The Canada Pension Plan survivor's pension is paid to the person who, at the time of death, is the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor. If you are a separated legal spouse and you are not living with a common-law partner, you may qualify for this benefit. If your deceased same-sex common-law partner contributed to the Canada Pension Plan, you could be eligible for survivor's benefits if the contributor died on or after January 1, 1998.
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The Canada Pension Plan children's benefit is paid to a dependent natural or adopted child of the deceased contributor at the time of death. The child must be either under age 18, or between the ages of 18 and 25 and in full-time attendance at a school or university. It is important to apply for Canada Pension Plan benefits. If you do not apply, you may lose benefits you are entitled to receive.
For more information, please contact:
Social Development Canada
Income Security Programs
P.O. Box 2710, Main Station
Edmonton, AB T5J 4C2
| Phone: | 1-800-277-9914 |
| TTY: | 1-800-255-4786 (for people with trouble hearing) |
| Fax: | (780) 495-2263 |
| Website: | http://www.sdc.gc.ca |
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Last Updated: February 14, 2007 |
