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The ex-wife won't be able to get the pension in all likelihood as it would to go the common law spouse.
In all likelihood, you will not be able to prevent that unfortunately as it's her right, unless you are a minor.
I am assuming you are talking about survivor benefits by the way. If not, I am not able to give you more information until you know what you are talking about.
Here's is a link to the website that explains how all this works so you can get a better understanding about it all:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/isp/cpp/survivor.shtml
I hope that helps as a starting point.
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In all likelihood, you will not be able to prevent that unfortunately as it's her right, unless you are a minor.
I am assuming you are talking about survivor benefits by the way. If not, I am not able to give you more information until you know what you are talking about.
Here's is a link to the website that explains how all this works so you can get a better understanding about it all:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/isp/cpp/survivor.shtml
I hope that helps as a starting point.
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