Canada. Service Canada

Canada Pension Plan, Scarborough Area Office
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Record #: NIA2093 Last Modified: 07 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 18 May 2012
Notices
Public BulletinIf you are calling from a country other than Canada or the United States you can contact the OAS office at 1-613-957-1954 (collect calls accepted). If you are experiencing difficulties in contacting the office, please contact your Canadian Embassy or Consulate for information on how to reach the local office.
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionMonthly retirement pension available at 65 years (or between 60 and 64 years if earning requirements met during initial qualifying period) * disability benefits if under 65, plus allowance for dependent children * survivor benefit * orphan's benefit for dependent children * also death benefit (lump sum payment to estate, or persons responsible for funeral costs) * pension credits earned by either spouse during legal or common law marriage (same-sex or opposite-sex) may be divided equally (credit splitting) on termination of marriage or after separation for one year.

Survivor and disability benefits subject to a qualifying period -- duration varies depending on length of individual's contributory period and benefit applied for * under certain conditions periods of contributions made in agreement countries may be added to periods of contributions under CPP to meet minimum qualifying period * amount of CPP benefits payable is in proportion to contributions.

Program of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada.
HoursInquiry Lines Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityThose who have made contributions to the Canada Pension Plan * see below for age and other qualifications * Canada has reciprocal social security agreements with many other countries -- see website for details.
LanguagesEnglish ; French
ApplicationApply before becoming eligible (not automatic) * Recommended to apply six months before becoming eligible * application forms available online, by phone or in person at Service Canada sites -- see separate entries.
Contact Information
Located In CommunityScarborough
Mailing AddressPO Box 5100 
Station D 
Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8
Toll Free PhoneEnglish 1-800-277-9914 * French 1-800-277-9915
TDD PhoneToll free 1-800-255-4786
Websitewww.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/oas-cpp
Other Details
Service Level(40) Federal Government
Subjects
SubjectsCanada pension plan ; Disability benefits ; Federal government ; Pensions
Broader TermsFinancial programs ; Financial services ; Government ; Pensions ; Social assistance