The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension is a monthly benefit paid to people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan.

Good starting points include:

• Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension, from Service Canada, explains who is eligible, how to apply, what forms you need, and how much you might expect.
• When I'm 64: Benefit, from People's Law School, has information about the Canada Pension Plan retirement pension.

Need more help?

• Find an Advocate, from PovNet, provides a list of community advocates who may be able to provide information or assistance regarding government benefits.
• Find more help near you on Clicklaw HelpMap.

See our related common questions:

• I’m trying to decide whether to apply early for CPP
• See all common questions about pensions, benefits & welfare
• See all common questions about seniors

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