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Canada Canada Pension Plan: Survivor's Pension
The Survivor's Pension provides a monthly pension paid to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a deceased contributor.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
  • TTY: 1 800 255-4786

Application

 
Additional Information
  • Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.




Canada Canada Pension Plan: Death Benefit
The Death Benefit provides a one-time payment to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased contributor.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
  • TTY: 1 800 255-4786

Application

 
Additional Information
  • Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.




Canada Benefits for Children
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.

Contact Information

Application

 
Additional Information
  • Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.




Canada Allowance for the Survivor
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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Canada Funeral, Burial, and Gravemarking Assistance
This benefit funds funeral and burial services for eligible war veterans, military disability pensioners and civilians.

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Canada Surviving Dependent Benefits (Disability)
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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Canada Compassionate Care Benefits
These benefits provide temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who must temporarily reduce their regular working hours in order to care for an ill family member. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Application



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