Tell me about CPP survivor's pension
CPP survivor's pension
A monthly payment from the Canada Pension Plan to the spouse or common-law partner of a person who paid into CPP and has died. If you are 65 or older you get 60% of the deceased's retirement pension. If you are under 65 you get a flat amount plus 37.5% of their retirement pension.
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Who qualifies:
- You were married to the person who died, or
- You lived with them as common-law for 1 year+
- The person who died paid into CPP
- The pension continues if you remarry
What you need to apply:
- Form ISP1300 if you apply by mail
- Supporting documents listed on the form
We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their application form.
- Questions? 1-800-277-9914
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../cpp-survivor-pension.html.
Good to know
- For whomThe legal spouse or common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor. A separated spouse may qualify if there was no common-law partner.
- CostFree
- Their stepsSign in to My Service Canada Account and fill in the CPP survivor's pension form. Or mail form ISP1300 with your documents to Service Canada. First payment usually comes 6 to 12 weeks after they get your application.
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We read this on their own website on 5 October 2026.
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