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Government benefits reference

CPP/QPP Survivor Benefits

CPP survivor pension rules and QPP survivor, death benefit, and orphan pension amount anchors.

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Current snapshot

Survivor benefit anchors

QPP death benefitSource data
QPP orphan pensionSource data
QPP highest spouse amountSource data

Plain-language context

What this reference means

CPP and QPP survivor benefits are tied to a deceased contributor's pension record and the surviving family member's situation.

CPP explains the survivor pension structure and combination rules. QPP publishes a useful 2026 table for surviving spouse maximums, the death benefit, and the orphan pension.

Reference table

CPP/QPP survivor benefit values

Reference values are maintained in source data.

Notes and assumptions

CPP/QPP survivor benefit values are maintained with the source values for this reference.

Official sources

These links document the official sources used for this reference.

  • Source links are maintained with this reference.