Rochelle has contributed to Canada Pension Plan for the last thirty years. What amount of CPP Death Benefit will her estate be entitled to upon her death? Up to $2,500 per year that she dies prior to commencing her Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension. Up to $2,500 per year that she contributed to the Canada Pension Plan. Up to $2,500 for each decade she contributed to the Canada Pension Plan. Up to $2,500 lump sum based on her total contributions to the Canada Pension Plan