2 jui. 2022 · The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survivor's pension is a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of the deceased contributor ...
What benefits does a widow receive in Canada?
In the event of your death, your eligible survivor will be entitled to a monthly allowance equal to half of the pension benefit you would have received before age 65 (calculated before any applicable reduction). The survivor benefit is payable immediately, regardless of whether you die during employment or retirement.
How much is the widows pension in Canada?
In the simplest scenario, where only one of you contributed to CPP and that person dies after taking their CPP at age 65, the surviving spouse can be eligible for up to 60% of the deceased's benefits.