The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire. If you qualify, you’ll receive the CPP retirement pension for the rest of your life.
Who can receive a CPP retirement pension?
To qualify for a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension, you must:
– be at least 60 years old
– have made at least one valid contribution to the CPP
– Valid contributions can be either from work you did in Canada or from credits received from a spouse/common-law partner after a divorce or separation.
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Information source from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)