Government of Canada

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

The Canada Pension Plan is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program that provides you with a stable and dependable pension you can build on for retirement. It also provides you and your dependants with basic financial protection if you become disabled or die.

  1. Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension
    The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to retired contributors.
  1. Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
    Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits provide a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children.
  1. Canada Pension Plan Survivor's Pension
    The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor's Pension provides a monthly pension to the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of a deceased contributor.
  1. Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefit
    Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children’s Benefits provide a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
  1. Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit
    The Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit provides a one-time payment to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased contributor.
  1. International Benefits
    The International Benefits program provides social security benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country.