The Canada Pension Plan is the only national retirement pension plan under which retirees get a monthly pension to cover their expenses and needs. The organization which is responsible for releasing this payment is the Canada Revenue Agency.
This programme plays a crucial role in helping the retired personnel with the cost of living. With the benefit received under this programme, recipients fulfil their personal and family needs. Beneficiaries get this payment via direct deposit and paper cheque.
If you are one among those who get this benefit, note that, like the previous payment, the upcoming one will also be received by you. The agency has confirmed the date on which they are going to release this payment; read this article to check the date and other details.
When to expect the December 2025 payment?
The agency has confirmed the date on which they will release the CPP payment in December 2025. The organization is all set to release it on the 22nd of the month. It is received on time only if there is nothing wrong with the details about getting the payout.
If you get this benefit via direct deposit, you will get it on the day they release the benefit. If you receive this benefit via paper cheque, the waiting time for its arrival is 3 to 5 days. In case of technical error or workload, it may be delayed by 72 hours to a week.
How much will be received in December 2025?
The CPP payment you are getting in December 2025 is going to be the same as the previous month, i.e., you are all set to get the same amount that you got in November 2025. The payout depends on the retirement age and the rates:
- One who retired earlier, i.e., who took retirement at the age of 60 years, gets a payout of around $900.
- The maximum CCP payout for individuals who retired at the age of 65 years is only $1,433.
- If you have delayed your retirement until 70 years, you are going to get approximately $2,040.
How to check the payment status for December 2025?
In order to check the CPP payment status for December 2025, please follow the step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the official website of the Government of Canada by visiting https://canada.ca/.
- Click on the option that reads ‘Sign in to an account’, and click on ‘Sign in to your CRA Account’.
- Log in with your CRA User ID and Password, and click on the Benefit option to go to the next webpage.
- Lastly, you need to click on the ‘CPP’ and check payment details.
Who will get this payment in December 2025?
This payment is going to be received by individuals who already have taken retirement and applied for it. If you are among those who are getting this benefit for years or months, you will surely get your payment without any delay.
If you are among the individuals who have recently applied for it, note that you will get it in December 2025 only if the CRA has processed your application. In case of any delay, you may have to wait until it is processed.
What if the December 2025 payment isn’t received on time?
If your Canada Pension Plan payment for December 2025 isn’t received on time, firstly you need to find out the reason behind it. To know the reason, you have to get in touch with the Canada Revenue Agency or visit the nearest office.
By contacting you, you will get to know why your payment wasn’t received. If there will be any problem from their side, your payment will be processed shortly; and if there is a problem with your eligibility, you may be asked to provide the required document.
Disclaimer: CPP December 2025 deposit details are for informational purposes only. Confirm dates and eligibility with the Government of Canada.
