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Learn who qualifies for the Canada Pension Plan retirement pension, when to apply, how starting CPP between ages 60 and 70 changes your payment, what information you need, and how to apply online or by mail in 2026.

Find out whether you need to apply for Canada's Old Age Security pension, who qualifies, what information you need, how to apply online or by mail, how automatic enrolment works, and how to apply if you live outside Canada.