Canada Pension Plan - Survivor's Pension
Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)
Service Description
Provides a monthly pension to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor.
Information
Eligibility:
Individuals who, at the time of death, are the legal spouse or common-law partner of a deceased Canada Pension Plan contributor
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Complete an application form; available from a Service Canada Centre or onlineThe survivor is responsible for applying for the monthly pension * If the survivor is incapable of applying, they may have a representative (such as a trustee) apply for them. Survivors should apply as soon as possible after the contributor's death. Delays may result in loss of benefits.
Documents Required:
Completed form * Death Certificate of the deceased * Marriage certificate or Statutory Declaration of a common-law relationship * Social Insurance Number
Program Hours:
Mon:8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:8:30am - 4:30pm
CPP/OAS toll-free number
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Coverage Area:
Canada
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
- Coverage Area:Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time