Seniors - International Benefits

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)
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Service Description

May provide retirement, disability or survivor benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in Canada and in another country, or the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in Canada and in another country with a social security agreement.

A social security agreement is an international agreement between Canada and another country that is designed to coordinate the pension programs of the two countries for people who have lived or worked in both countries.

Information

Eligibility:
There must be an existing social security agreement with the country in which the deceased lived * Each social security agreement has different eligibility criteria
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Varies with each country * See website for details
Documents Required:
Varies with each country * See website for details
Language:
English * Some sites offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-internati(...)
Coverage Area:
Canada

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