Québec Pension Plan Figures - Archives
Basic information on the Québec Pension Plan in
2019
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | $57 400 |
| Basic exemption | $3500 |
| Contribution rate | |
| Base plan | 10.80% |
| Additional plan | 0.30% |
| Maximum contribution for workers and employers | |
| Base plan (5.4%) | $2910.60 |
| Additional plan (0.15 %) | $80.85 |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers | |
| Base plan (10.80%) | $5821.20 |
| Additional plan (0.30%) | $161.70 |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January
2019 | 2.3% |
Maximum amount for lump-sum
| Death benefit | $2500 |
Maximum monthly amounts See note(1)
| Retirement pension |
|---|
| Age 65 (100% of the maximum pension) | $1154.58 |
| Age 60 (64% of the maximum pension) | $738.93 |
| Age 70 (142% of the maximum pension) | $1639.50 |
| Disability benefits |
|---|
| Disability pension | $1362.27 |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | $496.33 |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | $79.46 |
| Survivors' benefits |
|---|
| Orphan's pension | $250.27 |
| Surviving spouse's pension See note(2) |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, without dependent children | $562.22 |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, with dependent children | $895.95 |
| Beneficiary under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children | $931.43 |
| Beneficiary between ages 45 and 64 | $931.43 |
| Beneficiary age 65 or over | $696.15 |
- Note 1 Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years.
- Note 2 Pension calculated with respect to contributors who were not receiving a retirement pension.
Québec Pension Plan Figures - Archives
Basic information on the Québec Pension Plan in 2018
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | $55 900 |
| Basic exemption | $3500 |
| Contribution rate | 10.80% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5.4%) and employers (5.4%) | $2829.60 |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10.80%) | $5659.20 |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2018 | 1.5% |
Maximum amount for lump-sum
| Death benefit | $2500 |
Maximum monthly amounts See note(1)
| Retirement pension |
|---|
| Age 65 (100% of the maximum pension) | $1134.17 |
| Age 60 (64% of the maximum pension) | $725.87 |
| Age 70 (142% of the maximum pension) | $1610.52 |
| Disability benefits |
|---|
| Disability pension | $1335.80 |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | $485.17 |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | $77.67 |
| Survivors' benefits |
|---|
| Orphan's pension | $244.64 |
| Surviving spouse's pension See note(2) |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, without dependent children | $549.57 |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, with dependent children | $875.80 |
| Beneficiary under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children | $910.48 |
| Beneficiary between ages 45 and 64 | $910.48 |
| Beneficiary age 65 or over | $680.50 |
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Note 1 Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years.
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Note 2 Pension calculated with respect to contributors who were not receiving a retirement pension.
Basic information on the Québec Pension Plan in 2017
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 55 300 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 10,80% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5,4%) and employers (5,4%) | 2 797,20 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10,80%) | 5 594,40 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2017 | 1,4% |
Maximum amount for lump-sum
| Death benefit | 2 500 $ |
Maximum monthly amounts See note(1)
| Retirement pension |
|---|
| Age 65 (100% of the maximum pension) | 1 114,17 $ |
| Age 60 (64% of the maximum pension) | 713,07 $ |
| Age 70 (142% of the maximum pension) | 1 582,12 $ |
| Disability benefits |
|---|
| Disability pension | 1 313,63 $ |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | 478,00 $ |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | 76,52 $ |
| Survivors' benefits |
|---|
| Orphan's pension | 241,02 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension See note(2) |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, without dependent children | 540,23 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, with dependent children | 861,64 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children | 895,81 $ |
| Beneficiary between ages 45 and 64 | 895,81 $ |
| Beneficiary age 65 or over | 668,50 $ |
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Note 1 Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years.
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Note 2 Pension calculated with respect to contributors who were not receiving a retirement pension.
Basic information on the Québec Pension Plan in 2016
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 54 900 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 10,65% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5,325%) and employers (5,325%) | 2 737,05 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10,65%) | 5 474,10 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2016 | 1,2% |
Maximum amount for lump-sum
| Death benefit | 2 500 $ |
Maximum monthly amounts See note(1)
| Retirement pension |
|---|
| Age 65 (100% of the maximum pension) | 1 092,50 $ |
| Age 60 (64% of the maximum pension) | 699,20 $ |
| Age 70 (142% of the maximum pension) | 1 551,35 $ |
| Disability benefits |
|---|
| Disability pension | 1 290,78 $ |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | 471,40 $ |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | 75,46 $ |
| Survivors' benefits |
|---|
| Orphan's pension | 237,69 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension See note(2) |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, without dependent children | 530,42 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, with dependent children | 847,39 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children | 881,09 $ |
| Beneficiary between ages 45 and 64 | 881,09 $ |
| Beneficiary age 65 or over | 655,50 $ |
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Note 1 Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years.
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Note 2 Pension calculated with respect to contributors who were not receiving a retirement pension.
Basic information on the Québec Pension Plan in 2015
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 53 600 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 10,50% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5,25%) and employers (5,25%) | 2 630,25 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10,50%) | 5 260,50 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2015 | 1,8% |
Maximum amount for lump-sum
| Death benefit | 2 500 $ |
Maximum monthly amounts See note(1)
| Retirement pension |
|---|
| Age 65 (100% of the maximum pension) | 1 065 $ |
| Age 60 (66,4% of the maximum pension) | 707,16 $ |
| Age 70 (142% of the maximum pension) | 1 512,30 $ |
| Disability benefits |
|---|
| Disability pension | 1 264,56 $ |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | 465,81 $ |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | 74,57 $ |
| Survivors' benefits |
|---|
| Orphan's pension | 234,87 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension See note(2) |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, without dependent children | 518,68 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, with dependent children | 831,89 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children | 865,19 $ |
| Beneficiary between ages 45 and 64 | 865,19 $ |
| Beneficiary age 65 or over | 639 $ |
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Note 1 Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years.
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Note 2 Pension calculated with respect to contributors who were not receiving a retirement pension.
Basic information on the Québec Pension Plan in 2014
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 52 500 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 10,35% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5,175%) and employers (5,175%) | 2 535,75 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10,35%) | 5 071,50 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2014 | 0,9% |
Maximum amount for lump-sum
| Death benefit | 2 500 $ |
Maximum monthly amounts See note(1)
| Retirement pension |
|---|
| Age 65 (100% of the maximum pension) | 1 038,33 $ |
| Age 60 for individuals born in 1954 (68,2% of the maximum pension) | 708,14 $ |
| Age 60 for individuals born in december 1953 (70% of the maximum pension) | 726,83 $ |
| Age 70 (142% of the maximum pension) | 1 474,43 $ |
| Disability benefits |
|---|
| Disability pension | 1 236,32 $ |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | 457,57 $ |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | 73,25 $ |
| Survivors' benefits |
|---|
| Orphan's pension | 230,72 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension See note(2) |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, without dependent children | 506,56 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, not disabled, with dependent children | 814,23 $ |
| Beneficiary under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children | 846,94 $ |
| Beneficiary between ages 45 and 64 | 846,94 $ |
| Beneficiary age 65 or over | 623,00 $ |
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Note 1 Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years.
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Note 2 Pension calculated with respect to contributors who were not receiving a retirement pension.
Basic information 2013 |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 51 100 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 10,20% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5,10%) and employers (5,10%) | 2 427,60 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10,20%) | 4 855,20 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2013 | 1,8% |
| Amount for the death benefit | 2 500 $ |
Maximum amounts for pensions beginning in 20131
| Retirement pension - age 65 | 1 012,50 $ |
| Retirement pension - age 60 (70%) | 708,75 $ |
| Retirement pension - age 70 (142%) | 1 437,75 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 212,87 $ |
| Additional amount for disability for retirement pension beneficiaries | 453,49 $ |
| Pension for a disabled person's child | 72,60 $ |
| Orphan's pension | 228,66 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension2 - beneficiary under age 45 not disabled, without dependent children | 495,83 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension2 - beneficiary under age 45 not disabled, with dependent children | 800,76 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension2 - beneficiary under age 45 disabled, with or without dependent children | 833,18 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension2 - between ages 45 and 64 |
833,18 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension2 - age 65 or over | 607,50 $ |
| Amount for the death benefit | 2 500 $ |
|
1. Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
|
2. Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2013 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2012 |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 50 100 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 10,05% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (5,025%) and employers (5,025%) | 2 341,65 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (10,05%) | 4 683,30 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January | 2,8 % |
| Amount for the death benefit | 2500 $ |
Maximum amounts for pensions beginning in 20123 |
|---|
| Retirement pension - age 65 | 986,67 $ |
| Retirement pension - age 60 (70%) | 690,67 $ |
| Retirement pension - age 70 (130%) | 1 282,67 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 185,47 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 71,32 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 | |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 not disabled, without dependent children | 484,09 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 not disabled, with dependent children | 783,62 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 disabled, with or without dependent children | 815,47 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - between ages 45 and 64 | 815,47 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - age 65 or over | 592,00 $ |
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3. Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
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4. Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2012 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2011 |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 48 300 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9% |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95%) and employers (4,95%) | 2 217,60 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9%) | 4 435,20 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2011 | 1,7% |
| Amount for the death benefit | 2500$ |
Maximum amounts for pensions beginning in 20113 |
|---|
| Retirement pension - age 65 | 960,00 $ |
| Retirement pension - age 60 (70%) | 672,00 $ |
| Retirement pension - age 70 (130%) | 1 248,00 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 153,34 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 69,38 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 | |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 not disabled, without dependent children | 470,98 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 not disabled, with dependent children | 762,35 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - beneficiary under age 45 disabled, with or without dependent children | 793,34 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - between ages 45 and 64 |
793,34 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension4 - age 65 or over | 576,00 $ |
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3. Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
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4. Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2011 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2010
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 47 200 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 2 163,15 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 4 326,30 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2010 | 0,4 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2010(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 934,17 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 653,92 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 214,42 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 126,73 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 68,22 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
| without dependent children, not disabled | 459,43 $ |
| with dependent children, not disabled | 745,93 $ |
| disabled, with or without dependent children | 776,41 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 64 |
776,41 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 560,50 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2010 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2009
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 46 300 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 2 118,60 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 4 237,20 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2009 | 2,5 % |
| |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2009(1)
|
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 908,75 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 636,13 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 181,38 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 105,96 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 67,95 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 449,47 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 734,82 $ |
- disabled, with or without dependent
children | 765,18 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 64 |
765,18 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 545,25 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2009 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2008
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 44 900 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 2 049,30 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 4 098,60 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2007 | 2,0 % |
| |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2007(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 884,58 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 619,21 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 149,95 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 077,49 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 66,29 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 437,76 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 716,15 $ |
- disabled, with or without dependent
children | 745,77 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 64 | 745,77 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 530,75 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2008 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2007
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 43 700 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 1 989,90 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 3 979,80 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2007 | 2,1 % |
| |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2007(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 863,75 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 604,63 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 122,88 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 053,74 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 64,99 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 427,87 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 700,80 $ |
- disabled, with or without dependent
children | 729,84 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 64 | 729,84 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 518,25 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2007 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2006
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 42 100 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 1 910,70 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 3 821,40 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2006 | 2,3 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2006(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 844,58 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 591,21 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 097,95 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 031,02 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 63,65 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 418,54 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 685,86 $ |
- disabled, with or without dependent
children | 714,30 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 54 | 714,30 $ |
| - between ages 55 and 64 | 716,31 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 506,75 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2006 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Basic information 2005
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 41 100 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 1 861,20 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 3 722,40 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2005 | 1,7 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2005(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 828,75 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 580,13 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 077,38 $ |
| Disability pension | 1 010,20 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 62,22 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 410,31 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 671,62 $ |
- disabled, with or without
dependent children | 699,42 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 54 | 699,42 $ |
| - between ages 55 and 64 | 710,37 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 497,25 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2005 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Information 2004
Basic information | |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 40 500 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers (4,95 %) and employers (4,95 %) | 1 831,50 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 3 663,00 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2004 | 3,2 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2004
(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 814,17 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 569,92 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 058,42 $ |
| Disability pension | 992,77 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 61,18 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension
(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 403,18 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 660,12 $ |
- disabled, with or without
dependent children | 687,45 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 54 | 687,45 $ |
| - between ages 55 and 64 | 704,90 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 488,50 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
(2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2004 and who were not receiving a retirement pension.
|
Information 2003
Basic information | |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 39 900 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,9 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers and employers (4,95 %) | 1 801,80 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,9 %) | 3 603,60 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2003 | 1,6 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2003
(1) | |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 801,25 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 560,88 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 041,63 $ |
| Disability pension | 971,23 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 59,28 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension
(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 395,31 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 644,28 $ |
- disabled, with or without
dependent children | 670,76 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 54 | 670,76 $ |
| - between ages 55 and 64 | 700,06 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 480,75 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2003 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Information 2002
Basic information | |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 39 100 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 9,4 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers and employers (4,7 %) | 1 673,20 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (9,4 %) | 3 346,40 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2002 | 3,0 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2002
(1) | |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 788,75 $ |
| - age 60 (70%) | 552,13 $ |
| - age 70 (130%) | 1 025,38 $ |
| Disability pension | 956,02 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 58,35 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension
(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 389,13 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 634,18 $ |
- disabled, with or without
dependent children | 660,24 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 54 | 660,24 $ |
| - between ages 55 and 64 | 695,37 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 473,25 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
|---|
| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2002 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |
Information 2001
Maximum Pensionable Earnings | |
|---|
| Maximum Pensionable Earnings | 38 300 $ |
| Basic exemption | 3 500 $ |
| Contribution rate | 8,6 % |
| Maximum contribution for workers and employers (4,3 %) | 1 496,40 $ |
| Maximum contribution for self-employed workers (8,6 %) | 2 992,80 $ |
Indexation rate for benefits as
at 1 January 2001 | 2,5 % |
Maximum amounts for pensions
beginning in 2001
(1)
| |
|---|
| Retirement pension | |
| - age 65 | 775,00 $ |
| - age 60 | 542,50 $ |
| Disability pension | 956,02 $ |
| Orphan's pension and pension for a disabled person's child | 56,65 $ |
| Surviving spouse's pension
(2) | |
| - beneficiary under age 45 | |
- without dependent children, not
disabled | 381,26 $ |
- with dependent children, not
disabled | 619,17 $ |
- disabled, with or without
dependent children | 644,47 $ |
| - between ages 45 and 54 | 644,47 $ |
| - between ages 55 and 64 | 690,22 $ |
| - age 65 or over | 465,00 $ |
Amount for the death benefit |
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| 2 500 $ |
| (1) Pensions calculated using the average of maximum pensionable earnings for the last 5 years. |
| (2) Pension calculated with respect to contributors who die in 2001 and who were not receiving a retirement pension. |