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Step 1 Do you qualify3 B0 z, G, Y! a. x5 q6 g' N$ e
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor
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The amount you receive as a surviving spouse or common-law partner will depend on:0 @# e3 i7 p! _
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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. [ } H3 A$ n" |% q9 K7 @
You will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.* |4 P' u( g" B
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If you are under age 65
$ v2 B& u8 |6 P" X0 D$ pYou 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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