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Step 1 Do you qualify1 U$ h: n* i5 q8 {6 r1 t
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must: J; N' J/ @" j; G. ^) b' W* v
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be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor+ B! W+ w: v8 C, C) D
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
( s, d. E2 b8 B' _' Rhow much, and for how long, the deceased contributor has paid into the CPP9 l/ W- d* M9 G0 }3 I% Z f
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.) Y( Z p+ {' q" E. }
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If you are age 65 or older
8 e$ D4 ^! v' w9 G" hYou will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.) `3 p# \ e8 M3 |1 F8 K( F1 D2 F% o6 |
" |: q! |$ @5 v8 {$ ]+ WIf you are under age 657 ?! t# V4 p& T/ @/ f
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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