Survivor Benefits Under The Canada Pension Plan

Discussion of social changes within the traditional family structure thatare prompting changes to aspects of the Canada Pension Plan dealing withsurvivorbenefits for widows. Explores the extent to which changes in the family'ssubsistence is generally based on the gainful employment of both spouses andon the pension protection accumulated by both. Outlines financialdifficulties that may be experienced by surviving spouses of all ages, regardless of the presence of children and or disability, and adjustmentsrequired with the presence of children. Also discusses how orphans are notalways supported by the person receiving a surviving spouse benefit. Makesproposals and an implementation plan.

"The Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act is the first in-depth treatment of these two important statutes, as they have been interpreted by the case law. The authors review the legislation, regulations and decisions of the courts, the Pension Appeals Board and the Review Tribunal, providing exclusive insights into the law and the different ways in which it can be applied. The 2009 edition updates the legislation and digests of decisions issued by the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court, Pension Appeals Board and the Review Tribunal over the last year. All pending legislation will be incorporated into the Acts."--pub. desc.