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Canada Pension Plan case studies
Canada's public pensions are more than just a way to help you save for your retirement. They help in many other life situations as well.
The following case studies show how the Canada Pension Plan works to help people just like you.
- Sharing a CPP retirement pension with your spouse or common-law partner
- Protection for spouses or common-law partners if they divorce or separate
- Receiving a reduced CPP retirement pension before age 65
- Periods of unemployment or staying home to raise your children
- Protection for spouse or common-law partner when a CPP contributor dies