Matthew and Simon have recently separated after a common$-$law relationship. They are looking into the division of Canada Pension Plan $($CPP$)$ credits in accordance with the stipulations of the CPP following their separation. Which of the following statements accurately describes a condition under which the division of CPP credits can occur?

a$)$ The division of CPP credits can be initiated automatically without either party applying to the Minister, once they have been living separately for a year or more

b$)$ If Matthew and Simon were in a same$-$sex relationship, the CPP

would not allow for the division of pensmiss since this provision is

only available to legally married cour

c$)$ If one of the partners dies within

the other partner canno

apply for the division of CPP credits

applied for during divorc

annulment procedures.

d$)$ In the case of a relationship breakdown, the division of unadjusted pensiona

earnings as per the CPP will occur upon the Minister receiving notice of a de

of divorce or judgment of nullity, or upon approval of an application made

on behalf of either partner or their estate if they have lived separately for

year or more.