When will my pension benefits begin?

Pension Plan

The normal retirement pension begins on the later of the month you reach age 65 or the month following the date you last worked. Your pension must start before the end of the calendar year in which you turn age 71, even if you are still employed.

An early retirement pension can begin on the latest of:

  1. the month following the month you reach age 53,
  2. the month following receipt of your written application,
  3. or the month following the date you last worked.

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