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Step 1 Do you qualify( W4 _& t; C1 B/ _7 z2 a
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor2 ?5 l( H3 s# p5 ?" G" g( \
be the common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor2 z3 a; d8 J/ f* n9 ?
& x* z$ H7 E! V; @The amount you receive as a surviving spouse or common-law partner will depend on:5 X9 `0 t/ Q9 E
_/ e4 K6 ~0 B& { d7 Pwhether you are younger or older than age 65
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We first calculate the amount that the CPP retirement pension of the deceased is, or would have been, if the deceased had been age 65 at the time of death. Then, a further calculation is done based on the survivor's age at the time of the contributor's death.. I/ U1 c7 }! Z& w- C+ P
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If you are age 65 or older+ a4 c/ k: E o$ L: @( A
You will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.
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If you are under age 651 ?; [$ B! R* ~ q
You will receive a flat rate portion and 37.5% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits. |
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