WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR CPP IF YOU LEAVE CANADA?

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a government retirement pension funded through contributions made while working in Canada. If you have contributed to CPP during your working years, you may still be eligible to receive your pension even if you decide to retire or move to another country. Your benefit is based on factors such as how much you contributed and for how long, not on where you choose to live in retirement.

Many Canadians are surprised to learn that leaving Canada does not automatically mean you lose your CPP benefits. In most cases, eligible retirees can continue receiving CPP payments while living abroad. However, your tax obligations, eligibility for other government benefits such as Old Age Security (OAS), and access to healthcare may be affected depending on your country of residence, the length of time you are outside Canada, and whether Canada has an applicable tax treaty or social security agreement with that country.

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