Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security - Frequently Asked Questions

The following list is based on your most frequent inquiries as received by our call centre agents and is updated regularly.

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• Changes to the Canada Pension Plan will be phased in gradually between 2011 and 2016. How will they affect me?

• I received my Statement of Contributions in the mail. Where can I get more information?

• What is Child Rearing Drop Out (CRDO) and does it affect me?

• How do I change my Direct Deposit Information?

• When are the Direct Deposits made? When do the cheques go out?

• If I move to another country, can I still receive benefits?

• How do I apply for benefits under Old Age Security?

• How do I apply for the Canada Pension Plan retirement pension or other benefits under the Plan?

• I do not agree with the response to my application for a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit. What can I do about it?

• How do I cancel benefits following the death of a pensioner / beneficiary?

• I am living in a same-sex common-law relationship. Do I qualify for benefits from the Old Age Security program and the Canada Pension Plan?

• Where can I get an estimate on how much income I may need for my retirement?