Disability
CPP Disability Benefit (CPP-D)
A monthly payment from the Canada Pension Plan for contributors who cannot work regularly because of a severe and prolonged disability.
CPP-D can be a primary income source after disability, and may affect provincial disability or other benefits.
Where you may see this
Service Canada decisions, My Service Canada Account, and provincial benefit reassessments.
Commonly confused with
Employment Insurance sickness benefits. EI is temporary; CPP-D is a longer-term pension benefit.
Related terms
Pensions & seniors
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
A monthly retirement pension based on your contributions while working. You can start as early as 60 or delay to 70 for a higher amount.
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Employment Insurance (EI)
Temporary income support for eligible workers who lose their job, are sick, on parental leave, or caring for family in defined situations.
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Substantially restricted
A standard used in some programs meaning your impairment limits you at least 90% of the time in a basic activity of daily living, even with therapy and devices.
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EI sickness benefits
Temporary EI payments when you cannot work because of illness, injury, or quarantine and meet insurable hours rules.
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Official source
Canada.ca · Official source