CPP Investments does its part to help ensure that CPP will be there when you’re ready to retire. It’s important because, along with Old Age Security, CPP is where your retirement starts. Canadian government statistics say the average CPP recipient gets around $8,700 per year, while the basic OAS payment is around $7,800 a year. While that’s not enough to retire on, it’s far better than starting from zero. And, because of the way the CPP Fund is managed – by a global team of investment professionals who operate without government interference – you can be confident that CPP will be there. And that can help ensure your personal savings go further. What is CPP Investments’ approach to sustainable investing? 04:17 CPP Investments, Investing Today for Your Tomorrow. The content on this site is provided for information purposes only. CPP Investments is not a financial advisor, and the content on this site does not provide financial advice. Every person’s financial planning needs are different. For advice on how you should prepare financially for retirement, please consult a credentialed professional financial advisor. FAQs Is CPP Investments independent of government? CPP Investments operates at arm’s length from federal and provincial governments with the oversight of an independent Board of Directors. All assets managed by CPP Investments are strictly segregated from government funds. Learn more.