Offered by Employment and Social Development Canada
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survivor's pension
Other assistanceFederalAll of Canada
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
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In short
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survivor's pension is paid monthly to the spouse or common-law partner of a deceased contributor. It is awarded to persons who were legally married or in a common-law relationship for at least one year with the deceased contributor.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Age 65 or older
- Under 65
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Official program website
Page updated on September 30, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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