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Canada. Canada Pension Plan

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Record #: MET0135 Last Full Update: 19 Aug 2021
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone 1-800-277-9914 ; French 1-800-277-9915
TTY Phone 1-800-255-4786
Website www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp.html
Agency Information
Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Monthly retirement pension, beginning as early as 60 years or as late as 70 years
  • full pension if started at 65 years
  • reduced pension if started before 65 years
  • increased pension if started after 65 years
Post-Retirement Benefit -- for workers 60-70 years who continue to contribute to CPP while receiving a CPP pension

Disability benefits -- for contributors under 65 years
  • allowance for dependent children
Survivor benefits -- monthly pension for surviving spouse or common law partner
  • children's benefit for dependent children of deceased contributor
  • death benefit (lump sum payment to estate, or persons responsible for funeral costs)
Amount of benefits payable is in proportion to contributions
  • pension credits earned by either spouse may be divided equally (credit splitting) on termination of marriage or common law partnership
Social Security Tribunal, 1-877-227-8577 -- independent appeal process for Canada Pension Plan decisions

Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
Hours Recorded information Mon-Sun 24 hours, all Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Contributors to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

  • Canada has reciprocal social security agreements with many countries, which may allow people who have lived or worked in another country to qualify for a foreign pension
Application Apply 6 months before you want your pension to start (not automatic)
  • application forms available online, by phone or in person at Service Canada sites -- see separate entries
Languages English; French
Site Information
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
 
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Mailing Address c/o Service Canada, Stn D; PO Box 5100 
Scarborough, ON 
Canada M1R 5C8
Physical Access Not Applicable
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Income Programs ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading Income Programs for Older Adults ; Income Support Programs for Older Adults ; Social Assistance
Service Categories Canada Pension Plan ; Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit ; Canada Pension Plan Survivors Benefit

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