Archive for November 16th, 2009
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and the Canada Pension Plan: A Comparison
I recently received a few inquiries regarding the difference between the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)* and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).^ Below is a brief comparison for your reference. Please be reminded that it’s not meant to be an exhaustive list.
Similarities between ODSP and CPP Disability Benefits
Substantive
Both the ODSP and the CPP are designed [...]
A Brief Note on the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
The Canadian Pension Plan provides disability pension benefits to persons with disabilities. To become eligible to the benefits, a claimant must meet the financial contribution threshold during the years prior to the claim.
The tests for the CPP disability benefits as set out under the legislation* are as follows:
a person shall be considered to be disabled [...]
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