Canada. Canada Pension Plan
Record #: MET0135 | Last Modified: 09 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2020 |
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Toll Free Phone | English 1-800-277-9914 ; French 1-800-277-9915 |
TTY Phone | Toll free 1-800-255-4786 |
Website | www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/cpp/retirement/index.shtml |
Site Details | |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Located In Community | Ontario |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | c/o Service Canada PO Box 5100 Stn D Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 |
Service and Access 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 * call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent |
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 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
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Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
Service Categories | Canada Pension Plan ; Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit ; Canada Pension Plan Survivors Benefit |