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Canada Pension Plan: Survivor's Pension
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The Survivor's Pension provides a monthly pension paid to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a deceased contributor.
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- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
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Canada Pension Plan: Death Benefit
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The Death Benefit provides a one-time payment to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased contributor.
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- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
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Benefits for Children
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
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Allowance for the Survivor
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This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.
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Surviving Dependent Benefits (Disability)
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When a veteran receiving the disability pension dies, his or her survivor continues to receive this benefit for one year, after which a survivor's pension is automatically paid.
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