Canada Pension Plan - Child Rearing Provision

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)

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Provides a "child-rearing" provision to increase Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits for eligible individuals who stopped working or received lower earnings to raise their children.

If deemed eligible, the child-rearing period will be excluded from the contributory period when calculating an individual's CPP benefit amount, ensuring that the highest payment possible is received. The child-rearing provision could also help meet the eligibility requirements for a CPP Disability Benefit, if needed.

Please note: The primary caregiver is the person who was most responsible for the day-to-day needs of the children for the specified periods.

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Description:	Provides a "child-rearing" provision to increase Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits for eligible individuals who stopped working or received lower earnings to raise their children. If deemed eligible, the child-rearing period will be excluded from the contributory period when calculating an individual's CPP benefit amount, ensuring that the highest payment possible is received. The child-rearing provision could also help meet the eligibility requirements for a CPP Disability Benefit, if needed. Please note: The primary caregiver is the person who was most responsible for the day-to-day needs of the children for the specified periods.
Eligibility:	The child-rearing provision may apply to you if: -You have children born after December 31, 1958 -Your earnings were lower because you either stopped working, worked fewer hours or took a lesser paying job to be the primary caregiver of a dependent child under the age of 7 -You or your spouse or common-law partner received Family Allowance payments or were eligible for the Canada Child Tax Benefit (even if you did not receive the benefit) -You or your spouse or common-law partner qualified for the Canada Child Benefit (even if you did not receive the benefit)
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Request the child-rearing provision when you apply for any CPP benefit * If you are already receiving a CPP benefit, you can still request this provision by applying through your My Service Canada Account or by completing the child-rearing provision form, available on the website
Documents Required:	The child's name, date of birth, Social Insurance Number, and birth certificate (the original or a certified true copy) * Proof of the date of entry into Canada for children born outside Canada may be required
Language:	English * Some sites offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/child-rearing.html
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada

Charlottetown Service Canada Centre

Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
Coverage Area: Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1959

Montague Service Canada Centre

491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1903

O'Leary Service Canada Centre

371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1907

Souris Service Centre

Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1904

Summerside Service Canada Centre

Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1962

Wellington Scheduled Outreach Site

48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/PE-SAA

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