How do I apply to drop years when I did not work?: "Dropping out periods of low earnings will increase the amount of your benefit. For example, you can apply to drop out any periods when you stopped working or when your earnings became lower while you were raising your children under the age of seven.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Maximum Monthly Rates of New Benefits
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Maximum Monthly Rates of New Benefits includes maximum monthly rates for new CPP benefits from 1967 to date.
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Comments (33)
Annabelle, This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we cannot answer specific questions regarding CPP. I would recommend you contact CPP directly, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#detai... Thank you, Momin, the Open Government team.
I have delayed taking my CPP. When I calculate the amount of the expected pension, does deferral result in a pension greater than the listed "maximum"? Also, when I go onto my service canada account, it provides an estimated monthly pension amount for me. Does this amount include the increase resulting from deferral? Thank you.
Hi David, This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we cannot answer specific questions regarding CPP. I would recommend you contact CPP directly, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#detai... Thank you, Momin, the Open Government team.
When the government calculates years of service and there are some years (especially in the teen and early twentys) where the maximum contribution is not made because of going to school/part time work, etc., do the conttributions for the years get added together to form, either a complete, or partial year of contributions. At the end of a working career, this amount may add up to a slightly higher payout of CPP contributions? So, the question is "do the partial contributions make a difference in the end'?
Hi Jay, This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we cannot answer specific questions regarding CPP consultations. I would recommend you contact CPP directly, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#detai... Thank you, Momin, the Open Government team.
Why can't you make it easy(easier) to find the status of your CPP application....very frustrating!
Marcia, This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we do not handle any inquiries about CPP. I would recommend you contact CPP directly, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#detai... To view your application you must login to your Service Canada account: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/my-account.html More general information: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp.html I hope this helps. Momin, the Open Government team.
I recently applied for my CPP and I would like to know if the application went through. I have tried phoning but all I get is the automated responses. Should I not receive some sort of email stating that my application was received?
Hi Bruce, this comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, including historic statistics on CPP. I would recommend you visit the following web page for the best advice on what to do after applying to CPP: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-benefit/after-apply.html Hope that helps! Momin, the Open Government team.
Hi, I have a few questions about CPP. 1) Are there any different about taking CPP at the age of 60 and 65? 2) How can I find out the amount of my Pension Insurable? 3) What is the step by step of calculation CPP? Thank you Natalie
Natalie, please note that I have removed some sensitive information from your comment to protect your privacy. This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we do not handle any inquiries about CPP. I would recommend you contact CPP directly to have your questions answered, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#detai... I hope this helps! Momin, the Open Government team.
Tried repeatedly to open files and was unable to do so.
Hi, there might have been a slight server delay. Everything seems to be working now on our side. Let me know if you're still having problems! Momin, the Open Government team.
I would like to see the calculation or formula how the CPP amounts are obtained. I paid into the system approx. 40 years and always paid the maximum contributions, receive less than some other people that paid into the system for 30, 32, 34, and 39 years. The 2011 Canada Pension Plan Benefit Rates, indicates in table 2, the rates from 1997 started to go down until 2011, and in 2011 CPP is $960.00 and 1996 CPP is $967.71. A 15 years of reduction is this an error or miscalculation? It seams that anyone that retired between 1997 to 2011 are at a reduced CPP rate. Is this fair. Regards Louis.D.
Louis, this comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we do not handle any inquiries about CPP. I would recommend you contact CPP directly, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#detai... I hope this helps. Momin, the Open Government team.
Hello. Not sure if you have heard this issue before or not. I am on CPP disability, which I had to fight for after living and working all my life in this country. I am Canadian. Here are my issues; 1) I must pay the trillium drug plan $438 (approx) per year for my monthly perscriptions. 2) I have no dental or eye care benefits. 3) or coverage for therapy of any kind. I have been reading this web site and it seems I could possibly claim some of these expenses, however I cannot afford the up front cost of doing so and live on the remainder of what I have left of my remaining benefits for the month. Plus I would have to wait till tax time to submit receipts and maybe, maybe not, have them reimbursed to some extent... My immediate issues are that I have partial plates and I have 3 broken teeth, and of course it has to be teeth that keep the partials stable. I had cataract surgery a year ago, which cost me approx $800 dollars in corrective perscription glasses during the year prior to getting a referral to a surgeon because apparently the government is regulating surgeries now... I am now in need of an eye exam and possibly require either glasses or surgery again on one eye that is just not functioning properly... In your defense I did submit receipts but have no idea whether any of them were approved... Again the issue is the up front costs... Why does the CPP disability not cover these things??? Why do people on Ontario Disability who have never worked, or worked very little get everything covered from air conditioners, computers to bicycles covered with a doctor's note??? And to answer your question, I have talked to the local ODSP people and make just a little over their monthly allowance with my CPP and Widows Pension to qualify for any benefits... On a positive note I did move last October, because of health reasons, and they did help me with last months rent and I did qualify for a rent subsidy and have been added to very long list for housing... Could the government please look into covering, drug, dental and eye care benefits for CPP Disability recipients????? After all this being said I probably realize this probably will not be posted, but please pass along to the powers that be... Thank you for the time you took to read this providing you are not a robot. I apologize for my warped sense of humor as it is one of the few things I have left... Deb H
Hi Debra, This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we do not deal with any inquiries about CPP. I would recommend you contact CPP directly, their information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html?_ga=1.161140349.1125056623.1484331981#details-panel2 You may also contact your local MP for assistance on policy issues, their contact information can be found here: http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC I hope this helps. Regards, Momin, the Open Government team.
I receive CPP benfits on a regular monthly basis. It is taxable but no tax deductions are done on the monthly payments. is there a way that you can get tax deduction on the monthly payments instead of having to pay it all as one sum at the end of the year?
Hi Claude, This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we do not hold the information you are looking for. I recommend you contact Employment and Social Development Canada to have your inquiry addressed more directly: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/cpp.html#details-panel2 I hope this helps! Momin, the Open Government team.
this website and information is not user friendly.i just gave up.too bad for me.prove that I am not a robot? really?
Hi David, we are sorry that you are not satisfied with our website. We are continuously trying to improve our portal and your feedback is important to us. If there is any information that you'd like help looking for, please let me know so I can assist you further. Thank you, Momin, the Open Government team.
What does New Benefit mean?
Hi Cindy, New Benefit means maximum monthly rates for new CPP benefits from 1967 to date. I hope this helps! Momin, Open Government team.
Want to know how much I'll be getting if I start taking it at age 60
Hi Glen, thank you for your comment. This comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. I recommend you visit the following website to calculate your CPP: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/retirement-income-calculator.html I hope this helps. Momin, the Open Government team.
Thanks, I found everything I needed. Very easy to navigate for a government site!
Hi Holly, thank you for your comment. We appreciate your feedback! Momin, Open Government team.
I'm a tax paying Canadian born citizen why is it that I can not speak to any one at human resources development because the system keeps hanging up? When you come calling for your tax money and the taxes on the taxes can I just keep dropping your calls. Why was I issued a confirmation number and access code and neither will sign me into your system. Why do I pay for wsib if when I get hospitalized due to a work place accident they don't want to pay for my time off work or my physiotherapy? And most importantly why must I prove to a robot that I am not a robot?
Terry, I am sorry to hear of the difficulties you've been having with Service Canada's contact system. This particular comment system leads to the team responsible for transparency and accountability work in the public service. We host datasets and records about many things, but we don't deal with policies or program delivery. To have your problem addressed directly, I would suggest you contact Service Canada by telephone at 1-800-277-9914 or explore other options for contacting the department here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/service-canada/contact.html. Best wishes on your recovery, Karin - the open-ouvert team
Neither the csv or excel data bases will open.
Joan, I was not able to replicate your problem. If you are still unable to download the files, please email us directly at open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca. Thanks, Karin the open-ouvert team
excellent statistics