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Contingent Annuitant

1.15 - Contingent Annuitant means a Spouse, former Spouse or a "dependent" of the Participant as of the date of the Participant's death, as such latter term is defined in the Income Tax Act. "Dependent" includes:

  • a parent, grandparent or sibling;
  • a child or grandchild of the Participant who is:
    • 18 years or younger;
    • In full-time attendance at school; or
    • mentally or physically infirm.