Survivors and dependants of the public service pension plan
Find out about your pension benefits as the survivor or dependant of a deceased public service pension plan member.
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Becoming a survivor
Learn about the types of pension benefits available, who may be eligible, and how to apply for the benefits
Living outside of Canada
Find out if your pension benefits are affected if you live outside of Canada
Remarrying or taking a new common-law partner
Find out if your pension benefits are affected if you have a new spouse or common-law partner
Death of a survivor
As the survivor of a public service pension plan member, review what happens to your pension benefits after your death
Pension calendar of events
Access information about your pension payments
Plan information
Access information about your pension payments
Indexing rate
Information on the most current indexing rate used to calculate annual pension increases
Compensation for damages caused by Phoenix
Former employees and estates of deceased employees can request compensation for damages caused by the Phoenix pay system
Survivor benefits – Pension
Learn about the benefits that are available to eligible survivors and children in the event of a plan member's death
Your public service pension—Benefits for survivors
Details about survivor’s pension payment, annual increases to help offset rises in the cost of living, and other important pension topics
Allowances for dependent children of a deceased public service employee or pensioner
Information regarding student allowances for dependent children of deceased public service employee or pensioner
Proof of death
Type of information required when a plan member or former plan member deceases and situations where a proof of death is required
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