Guitano, age 67, is concerned about retirement income for his spouse, Marianne, age 66, should he predecease her. He currently receives 100% of the maximum CPP retirement pension. Marianne has a CPP retirement benefit of her own, equal to about 40% of the maximum. Aside from the death benefit, what survivor benefits could Marianne expect from CPP if Guitano does predecease her?

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If Guitano predeceases Marianne she may be eligible for survivor benefits from the Canada Pension Pl... View the full answer