Offered by Employment and Social Development Canada
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) death benefit
Other assistanceFederalAll of Canada
- Maximum amount
- $50,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
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In short
This benefit paid to the estate of a deceased contributor offers a lump sum of $2,500 to $5,000 starting in 2025. This one-time payment may include an additional portion depending on the eligibility criteria of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).
Eligibility criteria
- Minimum annual income of $3,500 (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Minimum age of 18
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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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