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CPP children's benefit

CPP children's benefit is a program run by Employment and Social Development Canada for children under 18, or aged 18 to 25 and in school, whose parent paid into CPP and has died or is disabled. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Child under 18, or 18 to 25 and in school; Parent paid into CPP; Parent has died or gets CPP disability.

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A monthly payment from the Canada Pension Plan for children of a CPP contributor who has died or who gets a CPP disability benefit. It is a flat amount that changes each year. Students aged 18 to 25 going part time get half.

Who qualifies

Children under 18, or aged 18 to 25 and in school, whose parent paid into CPP and has died or is disabled.

You likely qualify if:

  • Child under 18, or 18 to 25 and in school
  • Parent paid into CPP
  • Parent has died or gets CPP disability

How to apply

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Questions? 1-800-277-9914
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../cpp-childrens-benefit.html.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsSign in to My Service Canada Account and pick the CPP benefit application. Or mail the right form: ISP1152 (parent disabled), ISP1300 (parent died) or ISP1402 (student 18 to 25).

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Talk to a person: 1-800-277-9914

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What to bring

  • The right form: ISP1152, ISP1300 or ISP1402
  • Proof of school for ages 18 to 25

Dates

Next payment October 28, 2026.

Source

Checked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

Run by Employment and Social Development Canada.

We read this on their own website on October 5, 2026. Read from: canada.ca/.../cpp-childrens-benefit.html, canada.ca/.../cpp.html.

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