Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Québec Pension Plan (QPP) ‒ Survivor benefits
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Québec Pension Plan (QPP) ‒ Survivor benefits
Definition
Regular benefits received by surviving spouse or common-law partner, children or estate of a deceased Canada Pension Plan or Québec Pension Plan contributor during the reference period from the Canada Pension Plan or Québec Pension Plan. Does not include lump-sum death benefits.
For the 2021 Census, the reference period for income data is the calendar year 2020, unless otherwise specified.
Statistical unit(s)
Classification(s)
- Not applicable
Reported in
2021 and 2016 (100% data).
Reported for
Population aged 15 years and over in private households
Question number(s)
Variable derived based on administrative tax and benefit records received from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Responses
Positive dollar value or nil
Remarks
See 'Remarks' under total income.
This variable is a component of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Québec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits. See also income sources.
For more information, please refer to Appendix 2.4 Components of income in 2020.
For additional information about data collection method, coverage, reference period, concepts, data quality and intercensal comparability of the income data, refer to the Income Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021.
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