Death Benefit

Government of Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada


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

Service offers:

  • a one-time payment payable to the estate or eligible individuals of a deceased Canada Pension Plan contributor
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • the deceased must have paid into the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) for at least one-third of the time they were eligible to contribute, but for no less than 3 years or
  • 10 calendar years
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service: 
  • phone Service Canada to request information and assist in completing applications 
  • visit website to apply online ( (requires a My Service Canada Account)
  • visit website to apply using a paper application 
  • include certified true copies of the required documentation
  • mail the form or drop it off at a Service Canada office
  • include both the deceased person's Social Insurance Number and your own on all documents before sending them to Service Canada
Individuals should apply as soon as possible after the contributor’s death.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

If it has been more than 12 weeks since you applied and you want to check your application status, you can contact the Canada Pension Plan.

It takes approximately 6 to 12 weeks to receive a payment from the date Service Canada receives a completed application.


Toll Free
1-866-426-1527
Web Site
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-death-benefit.html
Languages
English; French
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 15, 2024
Address
5101 Franklin Avenue
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3Z4
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

The hours listed above are for Service Canada’s telephone service.