Recent changes – Social programs and benefits

• In 2025, several changes were made to the CPP including the addition of a top-up of $2,500 to the death benefit for contributors who die before collecting their pension, the introduction of a new benefit for the children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors, and the elimination of a survivor’s pension following CCP credit splitting.
• Effective April 2025, the federal carbon pricing system is eliminated and eligible residents of the affected provinces and territories received a final Canada Carbon Rebate payment.

¹ For more information including the amounts paid by the provinces, visit the Removing the consumer carbon price from Canadian law effective April 1, 2025 page.