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Canada Pension Plan – Children’s Benefit

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada

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Service Description

Provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributor of a Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

Eligibility

To be eligible, the child must be either:
- under age 18, or
- under age 25 and in full-time attendance at a recognized school or university

The child must also be:
- the natural child of the contributor
- a child adopted "legally" or "in fact" by the contributor while under the age of 21
- a child "legally" or "in fact" in the custody and control of the contributor while under the age of 21

A child may be eligible if the parent or guardian:
- is receiving a CPP disability benefit
- has died and met the CPP contributory requirements for a CPP death benefit

If the child is age 18 to 25, the child must be attending school full-time at a recognized educational institution in order to receive a children's benefit. Once a child turns 25, they are no longer eligible for these benefits.

Application Process

To apply, visit the website.

Documents Required

Provide proof of the persons date of birth either birth certificate or a certified true copy.

Fees

None

Toll Free - English: 1-800-277-9914

Toll Free - French: 1-800-277-9915

Record of Employment : 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

TTY: 1-800-255-4786

Toll free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Service Website

www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-childrens-benefit.html

Coverage Area

Saskatchewan

Languages Offered

English, French

Service Canada Outreach Centre – Shaunavon

Address

109 3rd Avenue West
Shaunavon SK  S0N 2M0

Get Directions

Free parking. Payment method accepted: Cheques only. Public phone and fax are available.

Location Info

Hours of Operation

Wednesday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (every two weeks). Check the website to confirm.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors.

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Website

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=SK-SBA&lang=eng

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