Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor's Pension

You may be eligible if you are either:

• the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor
• a separated legal spouse and the deceased had no cohabiting common-law partner

Note: If you live in Quebec, you should refer to the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead and contact Retraite Québec if you have any questions.

Social Insurance Number

Apply for CPP Survivor's Pension

• Apply as soon as possible after the contributor's death. If you delay, you may lose benefits. The CPP can only make back payments for up to 12 months.
• Complete the CPP Survivor's pension and children's benefits application form (ISP1300)
• Mail it to the nearest Service Canada office.

Notes

• As the survivor, you are responsible for applying for your monthly pension.
  • If you are incapable of applying, you may have a representative (such as a trustee) apply for you.
• The Survivor's Pension starts at the earliest, the month after the contributor's death.
• It takes approximately 6 to 12 weeks to receive your first payment from the date Service Canada receives your completed application.
  • You can request a reconsideration of any decision that affects your eligibility or the amount of your CPP benefit.