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 (2020)

The benefit is $2,500.  The benefit is taxable to the estate.

Orphan's Benefit (CPP Only)

Conditions

This benefit is payable on the death of the contributor. It is also paid to the guardian of the children if both parents are deceased. It is paid in addition to any other benefit or pension that may be received from either the TPP or CPP or both.

Benefits (2020)

$255.03 a month for each dependent child.