Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments for April come out soon in Canada. Veteran Disability Pension payments and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) payments follow.
The payment dates for both CPP and OAS are set for Monday, April 28. If you’re entitled to receive either of those benefits, the money should arrive in your bank account then.Ìý
The Veteran Disability Payment date is Tuesday, April 29. The ODSP payment date is Wednesday, April 30.Ìý
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Other government benefit payments sent out this month include the benefit, , ) and the .
If you file your taxes after April 2, the Canada Revenue Agency says you will receive your final
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CPP payment dates 2025
Jan. 29, 2025
Feb. 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
June 26, 2025
July 29, 2025
Aug. 27, 2025
Sept. 25, 2025
Oct. 29, 2025
Nov. 26, 2025
Dec. 22, 2025
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How much will my CPP payment be?
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To be eligible for CPP, you must be at least 60 years old and have made at least one contribution to the plan. Contributions must have been made from work conducted in Canada, or as a result of credits from a former spouse or former common-law partner.
The amount of your CPP retirement pension depends on different factors, such as:
The age you decide to start your pension.
How much and for how long you contributed to the CPP.
Your average earnings throughout your working life.
For 2025, the maximum monthly amount you could receive if you start your pension at age 65 is $1,364.60. The average monthly amount paid for a new retirement pension (at age 65) in July 2024 was $815. Your situation will determine how much you’ll receive up to the maximum.
You can get an estimate of your monthly CPP retirement pension payments by signing in to your .
Here’s what federal and provincial benefits are paying out to people who are eligible for them during the last days of March.Ìý
Who is entitled to OAS — and do I need to enrol?
°Õ³ó±ðÌý (OAS) pension is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 and older.
In most cases, Service Canada will be able to automatically enrol you for the OAS pension if sufficient information is available. Service Canada will inform you if you have been automatically enrolled.
ODSP payment dates 2025
Jan. 31, 2025
Feb. 28, 2025
March 31, 2025
April 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
June 30, 2025
July 31, 2025
Aug. 29, 2025
Sept. 29, 2025
Oct. 31, 2025
Nov. 28, 2025
December 2025 date hasn’t been posted yet
Who is eligible for ODSP and how much could I receive?
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°Õ³ó±ðÌý (ODSP) provides money to help you and your eligible family members with living expenses, including food, rent, health benefits, including prescription drugs and vision care and employment support to help you find and keep a job or advance your career.
If you are eligible for ODSP, the amount of money you get will depend on your specific situation. You could receive up to $1,368 a month for basic needs and shelter if you are single.
Payments are on the last business day of each month. December payments may be available earlier in the month.
Who is entitled to receive the veteran disability pension?
´¡ÌýÂ through Veterans Affairs Canada is a tax-free, financial payment intended to support your well-being.
The amount you receive depends on the degree to which your condition is related to your service (entitlement) and the severity of your condition, including its impact on your quality of life (assessment).
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What if I don’t receive a federal government benefit payment?
Haven’t received your payment? Wait 10 working days from the payment date to contact the .
For information about ODSP, visit the .Ìý
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