Program of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada

• Monthly benefit for dependent children of a deceased contributor

• the natural child of the contributor
• a child "adopted legally" or "in fact" by the contributor while under the age of 21
• a child "legally" or "in fact" in the custody and control of the contributor while under the age of 21
• proof is required at time of application

• Drop-in
• or online instructions, go to Apply for CPP - Survivor's Benefit Children
  • paper application form can be printed from website, see Apply for CPP - Survivor's Benefit Children
  • apply as soon as possible, a delay may cause a loss of benefits
  • completed application forms and correspondence must be mailed, or dropped off at local Service Canada Centre, see website for details
• to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative, complete an online request at Service Request
• for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm