how much is canada death benefit
If the person who died contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for more than 3 years, then a Death Benefit is payable. The Death Benefit is a single lump payment and you must apply to receive it.Generally, the application must be made within 60 days of the date of death.tâs calculated based on how long the person who died paid into the CPP and how much they paid in. The amount is the person who diedâs pension per month at age 65, times 6 months, to a maximum of $2500. If they died before they were 65, itâs based on the pension they would have received.