
When should you start receiving CPP?
December 22, 2021
A helpful decision tree to assess when to start.
Download (PDF 593 KB)Whenever possible, carefully consider your other sources of income and life expectancy. In many cases, delaying receiving your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) can be beneficial, since starting after age 65, payments will increase by 0.7% each month (or by 8.4% per year). For those able to delay, that increase can be attractive. The following decision tree aims to help you assess your situation.
For more information about the Canada Pension Plan, please consult the Government of Canada's website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp.html.
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