Life events

Some life events—like going on leave or leaving your job—can affect how you participate in the Desjardins Group Pension Plan (DGPP). Find all the information you need for your situation.

Work life

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    New job or job status

    Find out if you’re eligible for the DGPP, whether you’re starting at Desjardins, returning or changing your job status.

    New job or job status
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    End of employment

    Learn about the options available to you when you leave Desjardins, including taking a deferred pension.

    End of employment
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    Service buyback

    Learn about how buying back past service can help you increase your pension in certain situations.

    Service buyback
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    Preparing for retirement

    Find out what steps to take to get your first pension payment. Explore your retirement options, including the benefits of gradual retirement.

    Preparing for retirement

Home life

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    Marriage and recognized unions

    Learn about your spouse’s rights under your pension plan.

    Marriage and recognized unions
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    Separation

    Find out how a separation might affect your plan and whether you’ll have to split your pension.

    Separation
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    Leave

    It’s possible to suspend your active membership in the plan while you’re on leave (such as parental or unpaid leave). See how this would impact your plan.

    Leave
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    Disability

    Find out what happens to your plan if you become disabled.

    Disability
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    Death and limited life expectancy

    Find out how the DGPP can support you and your beneficiaries during this difficult time.

    Death and limited life expectancy

Retirement life

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    Retirement life

    Explore the life events that apply to you, learn how to update your personal information and find useful links for your situation.

    Retirement life

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How our team can support you

We're here to help you better understand your plan and get the most out of the tools available to you. We can help you:

  • Use the pension and buyback simulators
  • Understand your documents, including your annual statements
  • Get general information about how certain life events can affect your plan
  • Access useful information to help you prepare for retirement

Contact us

By phone

For confidential support and information about the DGPP

Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Montreal area:
514-285-3166 This link opens your phone app.

Elsewhere in Canada:
1-866-434-3166 This link opens your phone app.

Online

For general questions about the DGPP or to send documents

Send a message or documents

Other ways we support you

  • How your plan works

    Understanding your plan can help you prepare for and enjoy your retirement with confidence. Learn more about how the DGPP works.

    How your plan works

  • Resources and simulators

    Find the simulators, annual statements and other resources you may need, whenever you need them.

    Resources and simulators