Death Benefit

(CPP Only)

Conditions

This benefit is given to the survivor of the contributor. The contributor must have contributed to the CPP for at least two years and one-third of the years in which he/she could have contributed.

Benefits (2017)

The maximum benefit is $2,500 and would only apply to earnings of $55,300 or more. For earnings less than $55,300 the benefit is calculated according to salary earned and upon which contributions were paid. The benefit is taxable to the estate.