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DIVISION CREDITS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- credit-splitting
1, record 1, English, credit%2Dsplitting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pension split 2, record 1, English, pension%20split
correct
- credits division 3, record 1, English, credits%20division
correct
- division of credits 3, record 1, English, division%20of%20credits
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of dividing pension credits between spouses. 4, record 1, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a client selects "separated" or "divorced" on the CPP [Canada Pension Plan] Disability application form, a credit-splitting information package is to be sent to the client. 5, record 1, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Since 1978, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) has contained a provision allowing CPP credits to be divided between ex-spouses after a divorce or legal annulment. In January 1987, the provision was broadened to include couples who separate from a legal or common-law union. A division of credits results in a permanent amendment to each spouse's record of earnings and may affect current or future benefits. CPP credits are divived for each year the couple lived together. 3, record 1, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The divided credits in a pension plan may either be taken out of a plan in the form of cash or left in to remain as credits toward a future pension as defined under the rules of the plan. 4, record 1, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record 1, Key term(s)
- split of pension
- credit splitting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- partage des droits
1, record 1, French, partage%20des%20droits
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- partage des crédits 2, record 1, French, partage%20des%20cr%C3%A9dits
correct, masculine noun
- partage de la rente 3, record 1, French, partage%20de%20la%20rente
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'un client indique «séparé» ou «divorcé» dans le formulaire de demande de prestations d'invalidité du RPC [Régime des pensions du Canada], il faut lui envoyer une trousse de renseignements sur le partage des crédits. 1, record 1, French, - partage%20des%20droits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Depuis 1978, le Régime de pension du Canada (RPC) prévoit le partage des crédits du RPC entre les anciens conjoints après un divorce ou une annulation légale. En janvier 1987, cette disposition a été élargie en vue d'inclure les couples qui se séparent (union légale ou de fait). Le partage des crédits entraîne une modification permanente dans le registre des gains de chaque conjoint et peut modifier le montant actuel ou futur des prestations. Les crédits du RPC sont partagés pour chaque année de vie commune du couple. 4, record 1, French, - partage%20des%20droits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «partage de la rente» est préférée au Québec. 1, record 1, French, - partage%20des%20droits
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Application Division of Pension Credits, Canada Pension Plan
1, record 2, English, Application%20Division%20of%20Pension%20Credits%2C%20Canada%20Pension%20Plan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the Canada Pension Plan Program Direction. A form titled "Application..." must be submitted when divorces or legal annulments were effective prior to January 1, 1987. 2, record 2, English, - Application%20Division%20of%20Pension%20Credits%2C%20Canada%20Pension%20Plan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Demande - Partage des crédits de pensions - Régime de pensions du Canada
1, record 2, French, Demande%20%2D%20Partage%20des%20cr%C3%A9dits%20de%20pensions%20%2D%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par la Direction de Programme du Régime de Pensions du Canada. Le formulaire intitulé : «Demande-Partage...» doit être présenté lorsque le divorce ou l'annulation légale est entré en vigueur avant le 1er janvier 1987. 2, record 2, French, - Demande%20%2D%20Partage%20des%20cr%C3%A9dits%20de%20pensions%20%2D%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Division of Unadjusted Pensionable Earnings("Pension Credits") Canada Pension Plan
1, record 3, English, Division%20of%20Unadjusted%20Pensionable%20Earnings%28%5C%22Pension%20Credits%5C%22%29%20Canada%20Pension%20Plan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the Canada Pension Plan Program Directorate, Human Resources Development Canada. A Division of Unadjusted Pensionable Earnings ("Pension Credits") form may also be submitted to establish eligibility conditions in the following situations: - separations of legal spouses on or after January 1, 1987, - separations of common-law spouses on or after January 1, 1987. 2, record 3, English, - Division%20of%20Unadjusted%20Pensionable%20Earnings%28%5C%22Pension%20Credits%5C%22%29%20Canada%20Pension%20Plan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Partage des gains non ajustés ouvrant droit à pension («crédits de pensions» Régime de pensions du Canada
1, record 3, French, Partage%20des%20gains%20non%20ajust%C3%A9s%20ouvrant%20droit%20%C3%A0%20pension%20%28%C2%ABcr%C3%A9dits%20de%20pensions%C2%BB%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par la Direction de Programme du Régime de pensions du Canada. Le formulaire intitulée: «Partage des gains...» peut être présenté pour établir les conditions d'admissibilité dans les situations suivantes: - séparations de conjoints légaux le 1er janvier 1987 ou après, - séparations de conjoints de fait le 1er janvier 1987 ou après. 2, record 3, French, - Partage%20des%20gains%20non%20ajust%C3%A9s%20ouvrant%20droit%20%C3%A0%20pension%20%28%C2%ABcr%C3%A9dits%20de%20pensions%C2%BB%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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