Resolution - 01.07
Discrimination in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

Whereas, Upon the death of a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributor, the surviving spouse, if over 65 years of age, is eligible to receive 60% of the contributor's CPP pension; however, if the surviving spouse is also receiving any retirement pension or benefits, he or she receives a lessor amount, based on his or her own pension; and

Whereas, Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan are made solely by the employer and employee; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women's League of Canada, in 81st annual national convention assembled, urge the federal government to amend the Canada Pension Plan to allow calculations for CPP survivor benefits to be based solely on the contributor's income, not by the circumstances of the surviving spouse.

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