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Step 1 Do you qualify0 d4 z; H- I( Y% E1 w% H, I
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:+ x+ \3 y6 q, a* P- e
: o7 T4 o1 _' Y* z' u8 z! vbe legally married to a deceased CPP contributor
" R! y7 u& {2 p- u# L, e$ ^be the common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor
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The amount you receive as a surviving spouse or common-law partner will depend on:
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whether you are younger or older than age 65
3 F/ y# m, e4 Z8 b( Nhow much, and for how long, the deceased contributor has paid into the CPP, q6 ^! w/ \+ ^$ m' T
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.
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, I4 t' P' l) EIf you are age 65 or older
& Q: h F1 m! bYou 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 65+ [% o' p2 `- w# v" u! m- \
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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