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Step 1 Do you qualify+ P0 Y% Z& J6 O- h- N/ f% J) d
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor0 [) S, H# |: G# |# S
be the common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor
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! T- `7 a! M; y ], r1 MThe 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
5 Y5 |/ X2 g, d1 E5 C9 Bhow much, and for how long, the deceased contributor has paid into the CPP, [ R1 K& [' b1 W6 N2 D! a
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
& U, O. U" r2 U% i/ \You will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.
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If you are under age 652 A3 `$ |* Z) L; x0 S0 v: G
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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