Death Benefit

Government of Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada

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Description
Provides death benefit as a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.

Service offers:

  • death benefit is a one-time payment
  • online resources for eligible individuals
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to the estate of individuals that have made contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for at least:
  • one-third of the calendar years in their contributory period for the base CPP, but no less than 3 calendar years
  • 10 calendar years
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service: 
  • visit website to apply online
  • mail certified copies of required documents to nearest Service Canada Centre

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times vary. Contact for details.


Toll Free
1-866-864-5823
Web Site
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-death-benefit.html
Languages
French
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Last Verified On
July 8, 2021
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