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CPP Retirement + Survivor Benefit Calculator

See why your own retirement pension and a survivor pension do not simply add together, and estimate the combined monthly amount for planning.

01INPUTS

Your two CPP amounts

Use the age-65-equivalent amount from Service Canada, not necessarily the last deposit.

02RESULTS

Estimated combined monthly CPP

$1,500

$18,000 per year

Standalone survivor amount

$600

60% formula, before combined-benefit adjustment

Combined-benefit adjustment

$0

2026 planning cap $1,532/mo

03BREAKDOWN
Age formula60% of deceased age-65 CPP
Formula amount before survivor cap$600
Standalone survivor cap$905
Your own CPP included$900
Service Canada combines benefits using contribution histories and CPP enhancement rules. This is a planning estimate, not a benefit entitlement. The official combined amount is not simply the sum of two maximum pensions.
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Why the combined amount is lower than a simple sum

Service Canada first calculates the survivor component and then applies combined-benefit rules and CPP enhancement adjustments. This calculator shows the published cap and a transparent planning adjustment; your My Service Canada Account amount remains authoritative.

Frequently asked questions

Can I receive CPP retirement and survivor pensions together?

Yes, but Service Canada combines them into one payment. The result is not normally the simple sum of both standalone benefits and cannot exceed the applicable combined maximum.

What is the 2026 combined CPP retirement and survivor maximum?

The published 2026 maximum combined retirement and survivor benefit is $1531.56 per month.

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