Where can I get information about the
Old Age Security Plan and the Canada Pension Plan?

The Canada Pension Plan is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program. It ensures a measure of protection to a contributor and his or her family against the loss of income due to retirement, disability and death.

There are three kinds of Canada Pension Plan benefits:

• disability benefits (which include benefits for disabled contributors and benefits for their dependent children);
• retirement pension; and
• survivor benefits (which include the death)

You can call 1-800-277-9914. Since these are federal plans, you should call your federal MP for more specific information. More information is available from Human Resources Development Canada www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca

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