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, see separate entry
Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
Retirement Hub - information and resources on pensions and retirement planning