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Application for a Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit 2026

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The document is an application form for the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit, which requires information about the deceased, their marital status, and the applicant's relationship to the deceased. It outlines necessary supporting documents and provides instructions for completing and submitting the form to Service Canada.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Application for a Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit in the editor.
Begin with SECTION A, providing information about the deceased. Fill in their Social Insurance Number, Date of Birth, Sex, and Date of Death. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
Continue by detailing the deceased's marital status and full name at birth if different. This section helps clarify the identity and relationship status of the deceased.
In SECTION B, indicate whether there is a will and provide executor details if applicable. If not, specify your relationship to the deceased when applying.
SECTION C requires your information as the applicant. Clearly state your relationship to the deceased and provide your contact details.
Complete SECTION D by signing and dating the application. If you are signing with a mark, ensure a witness completes their declaration in SECTION E.

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How long does it take for a pension fund to pay out after death?

When do dependants get their money? Although the Pension Funds Act allows the trustees 12 months from the date of receiving notice of the members death to find and pay beneficiaries, the fund will pay out the death benefit as soon as they have finalised the investigation.

Do pension plans have a death benefit?

When a participant in a retirement plan dies, benefits the participant would have been entitled to are usually paid to the participants designated beneficiary in a form provided by the terms of the plan (lump-sum distribution or an annuity).

How much is Canada pension survivor benefit per month?

Canada Pension Plan: Pensions and benefits monthly amounts Type of pension or benefitAverage amount for new beneficiaries (April 2025)Maximum payment amount (2025) Post-retirement disability benefit $598.49 $598.49 Survivors pension younger than 65 $534.64 $770.88 Survivors pension 65 and older $335.68 $859.809 more rows Jul 2, 2025

How to apply for Canada pension plan death benefit?

How do you qualify for the Canada Pension Plan Death benefit? To qualify for a Death benefit, 2 conditions must be met: 1. The deceased must have made enough contributions to the Canada Pension Plan; and 2. You must apply in writing, or online at .canada.ca, and submit the necessary documents.

How long does it take to receive the death benefit in Canada?

Your first payment The survivors pension starts at the earliest the month after the contributors death. It takes approximately 6 to 12 weeks to receive your first payment from the date Service Canada receives your completed application.

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How long does it take to get the Canada pension death benefit?

The survivors pension starts at the earliest the month after the contributors death. It takes approximately 6 to 12 weeks to receive your first payment from the date Service Canada receives your completed application.