Government benefits reference

CPP/QPP Survivor Benefits

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

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.

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