Dealing with death
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Death Registration & Certificates
This Web site provides information on death registrations and certificates.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7867
- Telephone (Victoria): 250-387-6121
- Telephone (Vancouver): 604-660-2421
- TTY: 1-800-661-8773
This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914
- TTY: 1-800-255-4786
- Allowance for the Survivor - Regional OfficesRegional Offices
Application
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children's Benefits
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children's Benefits provide a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914
- Telephone: 613-957-1954
- TTY: 1-800-255-4786
Additional Information
- You must have a Social Insurance Number
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit provides a one-time payment to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased contributor.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914
- TTY: 1-800-255-4786
Additional Information
- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor's Pension
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor's Pension provides a monthly pension to the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of a deceased contributor.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914
- TTY: 1-800-255-4786
Additional Information
- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
The Decedent Estates Program provides for the administration of the estates of deceased First Nation individuals who were ordinarily residents on a reserve before their death.
Contact Information
Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides Compassionate Care Benefits to persons who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-206-7218
- TTY: 1-800-529-3742
Funeral, Burial, and Gravemarking Assistance
This benefit funds funeral and burial services for eligible war veterans, military disability pensioners and civilians.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
The International Benefits program may provide retirement, disability or survivor benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-800-454-8731
- Ottawa: 613-957-1954
- TTY: 1-800-255-4786
The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) provides monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans or their Survivors* meet their basic needs. The amount provided is based on income, marital status and if you have any dependants.
Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
Related Links
Cancelling Pension Benefits Following a Death
Employment Insurance (EI) benefits on behalf of a deceased person
Tax Information - What To Do When Someone Has Died
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