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Step 1 Do you qualify, Q/ V0 i, e: c' x6 `1 H
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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' S5 W' A1 Z2 b+ A ^be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor
# t' K9 |1 P7 a; B; l7 r6 B' abe 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
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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.
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If you are age 65 or older+ \" T. F* e9 W- Y9 Q
You will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.
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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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