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05 Government Benefit Plans
Both CFP professionals and QAFP professionals are expected to possess detailed knowledge related to the eligibility for, benefits available and factors to consider in evaluating decisions to apply for and commence benefits available to individuals through Canada’s government benefit programs. An awareness of workers’ compensation and income assistance programs complements such knowledge and ensures that professionals are capable of competently advising individuals when they experience life events such as the birth of a child, unemployment, illness, disability and retirement.
Knowledge related to Employment Insurance benefits for self-employed individuals is expected of CFP professionals only.
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QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Post-Retirement Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Survivor Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Old Age Security (OAS) Pension
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Old Age Security (OAS) Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Old Age Security (OAS) Allowance (ALW) and Survivor Allowance (ALWS)
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Employment Insurance (EI) Regular Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Employment Insurance (EI) Maternity and Parental Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Employment Insurance (EI) Compassionate Care Benefits
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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EI Benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children Application Requirements and Deadlines
Awareness
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EI Benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children Eligibility
Awareness
Understanding
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EI Benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children
Application
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EI Benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children Premiums
Application
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Employment Insurance (EI) Special Benefits for Self-Employed Individuals
CFP® Professionals
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EI Special Benefits for Self-Employed Individuals Application Requirements and Deadlines
Awareness
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EI Special Benefits for Self-Employed Individuals Eligibility for Benefits
Understanding
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EI Special Benefits for Self-employed Individuals Premiums
Application
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EI Special Benefits for Self-Employed Individuals Amount of Benefits
Application
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Workers' Compensation Programs
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Income Assistance Programs
QAFP® Professionals
CFP® Professionals
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Foreign Pensions
CFP® Professionals