$2,233 Per Month From CPP and OAS in 2025: Who Can Get It, How It Is Calculated, and When It Pays

The figure people are seeing for $2,233 per month in 2025 is a sum of two programs paid separately:

• CPP (Canada Pension Plan): A contributory pension tied to your earnings and contributions during your working years. The article uses an illustrative CPP amount of $1,433 per month in 2025.
• OAS (Old Age Security): A residency-based pension. OAS is inflation-indexed quarterly and differs by age band. For early 2025, the amounts referenced are $734 (age 65–74) and $800 (age 75+) per month; from July 2025, those are noted as $734 and $808 respectively due to a one percent quarterly bump in the 75+ band.

When someone qualifies for both programs and is at the higher OAS age band these amounts can add up to about $2,233 per month through June 2025 and $2,241 per month from July 2025 onward. This is not a new CRA program; it is simply the combined total of CPP plus OAS under specific conditions.

Important: Your own CPP may be higher or lower than the illustration depending on how long and how much you contributed, your start age, and any child-rearing or disability provisions applied to your record. OAS varies by age, residency, and the quarterly index.

$2,233 Per Month From CPP and OAS in 2025 Quick Summary

OAS and CPP in 2025: who qualifies

OAS eligibility snapshot

• Age: 65 or older.
• Residency: Typically at least 10 years of residency in Canada after age 18 to receive OAS inside Canada; more years may be required if you live abroad unless covered by a social security agreement.
• Income limits: OAS itself is not income-tested at the point of approval, but OAS recovery tax can claw back some or all OAS if your net income exceeds annual thresholds.
• Age bands and amounts:
  • 65–74: referenced at $734 per month in 2025.
  • 75+: referenced at $800 per month through June, then $808 from July 2025 (reflecting a one percent increase in the third quarter).

CPP eligibility snapshot

• Age: You can start CPP as early as 60 (reduced amount), at 65 (standard), or defer to 70 (higher amount).
• Contributions: You must have made valid CPP contributions during your working life.
• Amount drivers: Lifetime pensionable earnings, years contributed, drop-out provisions, start age adjustments, and any applicable child-rearing or disability rules. The article’s illustration uses $1,433 per month.

How the combined totals are arriving at $2,233 and $2,241

• Through June 2025:
  • CPP example $1,433 + OAS $800 (75+) = $2,233.
• From July 2025:
  • CPP example $1,433 + OAS $808 (75+) = $2,241.

If you are 65–74, your OAS amount is lower, so your combined total would be CPP plus $734 based on the values referenced. If your CPP entitlement is lower than $1,433, your combined total will also be lower.

2025 CPP and OAS payment dates

CPP and OAS pay on the same schedule each month in 2025:

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• Jan 29 (Wed)
• Feb 26 (Wed)
• Mar 28 (Fri)
• Apr 28 (Mon)
• May 28 (Wed)
• Jun 26 (Thu)
• Jul 29 (Tue)
• Aug 27 (Wed)
• Sep 25 (Thu)
• Oct 29 (Wed)
• Nov 26 (Wed)
• Dec 22 (Mon)

Direct deposit is the fastest and most reliable method. Paper cheques can take longer to arrive.

How to check or optimize your amounts

• Request your CPP estimate: Use your My Service Canada Account to view your contributions and projected CPP at different start ages.
• Consider deferral: Deferring CPP up to age 70 and OAS up to age 70 can raise monthly amounts if deferral fits your health, work, and cash-flow picture.
• Update banking and address: Ensure Service Canada has your current bank details and mailing address to prevent delays.
• Mind the OAS recovery tax: If your net income exceeds the annual threshold, some OAS may be recovered through the tax system. Planning withdrawals and income sources can help manage this.
• Coordinate with other benefits: GIS (for low-income OAS recipients), allowances for spouses, and provincial programs can change your net cash flow.

Common questions

1) Is $2,233 a new benefit from CRA?

No. It is a combined illustration of CPP plus OAS monthly amounts for people who qualify for both and are in the higher OAS age band. From July 2025, the illustrated combined total referenced rises to $2,241.

2) Can everyone get $2,233 or $2,241 per month?

No. You must qualify for both programs, and your CPP must be near the illustrated figure. Many Canadians receive less because their CPP contributions, career length, or start age reduce their entitlement.

3) When are CPP and OAS paid in 2025?

Both are paid monthly on the same dates listed above. Use direct deposit for the fastest access.

4) What is the OAS amount for ages 65–74 vs 75+?

The referenced figures are $734 for 65–74, $800 for 75+ through June 2025, and $808 for 75+ starting July 2025.

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5) Where can I see my personal numbers?

Log in to My Service Canada Account to see your CPP record and OAS status, or contact Service Canada.

Practical checklist

• Confirm your age band and residency for OAS.
• Review your CPP Statement of Contributions and run estimates at ages 60, 65, and 70.
• Set up direct deposit and verify your bank info.
• Review your income plan to manage possible OAS recovery tax.
• Mark the 2025 pay dates on your calendar.

Bottom line

There is no new single $2,233 payment. The headline total reflects a combination of CPP and OAS for people who qualify at the higher OAS age level and have a CPP pension close to the referenced amount. From July 2025, the illustrated combined figure nudges to $2,241 due to the noted OAS increase for ages 75 and over. Check your own CPP record, confirm OAS eligibility, and use direct deposit so you receive your monthly benefits on schedule.

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