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Veterans Well-being Regulations — 21.2
21.2 (1) For the purposes of paragraphs 19(3)(a) and 23(5)(a) of the Act, the prescribed number of years of service in the Canadian Forces is not more than 20 years and includes the number of years served by the veteran from the date of enrolment to the date of final release, without regard to periods of interrupted service, as well as any subsequent year after their final release. (2) For the purpose of calculating years of service, one year is equal to 365.24 days, consecutive or not. SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 22
22 (1) The following sources are prescribed for the purpose of the determination of B in subsection 19(1) of the Act: (a) benefits payable under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act , the Public Service Superannuation Act or the Employment Insurance Act ; (b) benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan or the Act respecting the Québec Pension Plan , CQLR, c. R-9; (c) benefits payable under any employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance plan; (d) compensation payable in respect of economic loss under the Government Employees Compensation Act or any provincial workers’ compensation legislation; (e) amounts payable in respect of economic loss arising from a legal liability to pay damages; (f) benefits payable under an employer-sponsored pension plan; (g) employment income in excess of $20,000 earned in a calendar year; (h) benefits payable under Part I of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act ; and (i) benefits payable under the Old Age Security Act . (2) Any amounts payable to a veteran for a dependent child or in respect of the veteran’s deceased spouse or common-law partner are not to be included under subsection (1). (3) An amount set out in subsection (1) that is paid to a veteran, other than on a monthly basis, before April 1, 2019 shall cease to be an amount from a prescribed source on the first day of the month after the month in which the veteran attains the age of 65 years. SOR/2012-195, s. 1; SOR/2013-157, s. 2(F); SOR/2015-197, s. 1 SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 22.1
22.1 For the purposes of paragraph 22(1)(g), the following are taken into account in determining the annual employment income of a veteran referred to in subsection 19(1) of the Act: (a) in the first year during which the income replacement benefit begins to be payable, employment income earned during the period beginning on the first day of the month in which the benefit begins to be payable to the veteran and ending on December 31 of that year; and (b) in subsequent years, employment income earned in each calendar year. SOR/2016-240, s. 5 SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 23
23 (1) The following sources are prescribed for the purposes of subsection 23(3) of the Act in respect of a member or veteran referred to in paragraph 23(1)(a) of the Act: (a) benefits payable under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act or the Public Service Superannuation Act ; (b) benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan or the Act respecting the Québec Pension Plan , CQLR, c. R-9; (c) benefits payable under any employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance plan; (d) compensation payable in respect of economic loss under the Government Employees Compensation Act or any provincial workers’ compensation legislation; (e) amounts payable in respect of economic loss arising from a legal liability to pay damages; (f) benefits payable under an employer-sponsored pension plan; and (g) benefits payable under Part I of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act . (2) The following sources are prescribed for the purposes of subsection 23(3) of the Act in respect of a member or veteran referred to in paragraph 23(1)(b) of the Act: (a) benefits payable under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act or the Public Service Superannuation Act ; (b) benefits payable under Part I of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act ; (c) benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan or the Act respecting the Québec Pension Plan , CQLR, c. R-9; (d) benefits payable under the Old Age Security Act ; (e) benefits payable under any employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance plan; (f) compensation payable in respect of economic loss under the Government Employees Compensation Act or any provincial workers’ compensation legislation; and (g) benefits payable under an employer-sponsored pension plan. (3) Any amounts payable to a survivor for a dependent child are not to be included under subsections (1) and (2). (4) An amount set out in subsection (1) that is paid to a survivor, other than on a monthly basis, before April 1, 2019 shall cease to be an amount from a prescribed source on the first day of the month after the month in which the member or veteran, if alive, would have attained the age of 65 years. SOR/2012-195, s. 2; SOR/2015-197, s. 2 SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 24
24 (1) If, during a calendar year, an amount from a prescribed source referred to in subsection 22(1) or 23(1) or (2) is paid other than on a monthly basis, it shall be converted into an amount payable for a month by dividing the total amount paid from that source by 12 and (a) if it relates to the calendar year in which it is paid, shall be considered for the purpose of that calendar year; (b) if it relates to a previous calendar year, shall be considered for the purpose of that previous calendar year; and (c) if it relates to a subsequent calendar year, shall be considered for the purpose of the calendar year in which it is paid. (2) If an amount from a prescribed source is paid to a veteran referred to in section 99 of the Act or to a survivor referred to in section 106 of the Act, other than on a monthly basis, before April 1, 2019, it shall be converted into a monthly payment in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles. SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 24.1
24.1 (1) The following sources are prescribed for the purpose of the determination of B in subsection 19.1(1) of the Act: (a) benefits payable under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act , the Public Service Superannuation Act or the Employment Insurance Act ; (b) benefits payable under Part I of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act ; (c) benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan or the Act respecting the Québec Pension Plan , CQLR, c. R-9; (d) benefits payable under the Old Age Security Act ; (e) benefits payable under any employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance plan; (f) compensation payable in respect of economic loss under the Government Employees Compensation Act or any provincial workers’ compensation legislation; (g) benefits payable under an employer-sponsored pension plan; and (h) employment income in excess of $20,000 earned in a calendar year. (2) Any amounts payable to a veteran for a dependent child or in respect of the veteran’s deceased spouse or common-law partner are not to be included under subsection (1). SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 24.2
24.2 For the purposes of paragraph 24.1(1)(h), the following are taken into account in determining the annual employment income of a veteran referred to in subsection 19.1(1) of the Act: (a) in the first year during which the income replacement benefit begins to be payable, employment income earned during the period beginning on the first day of the month in which the benefit begins to be payable to the veteran and ending on December 31 of that year; and (b) in subsequent years, employment income earned in each calendar year. SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 24.3
24.3 (1) The following sources are prescribed for the purposes of subsection 26.1(3) of the Act: (a) benefits payable under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act or the Public Service Superannuation Act ; (b) benefits payable under Part I of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act ; (c) benefits payable under the Canada Pension Plan or the Act respecting the Québec Pension Plan , CQLR, c. R-9; (d) benefits payable under the Old Age Security Act ; (e) benefits payable under any employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance plan; (f) compensation payable in respect of economic loss under the Government Employees Compensation Act or any provincial workers’ compensation legislation; and (g) benefits payable under an employer-sponsored pension plan. (2) Any amounts payable to a survivor for a dependent child are not to be included under subsection (1). SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 24.4
24.4 If, during a calendar year, an amount from a prescribed source referred to in subsection 24.1(1) or 24.3(1) is paid other than on a monthly basis, it shall be converted into an amount payable for a month by dividing the total amount paid from that source by 12 and (a) if it relates to the calendar year in which it is paid, shall be considered for the purpose of that calendar year; (b) if it relates to a previous calendar year, shall be considered for the purpose of that previous calendar year; and (c) if it relates to a subsequent calendar year, shall be considered for the purpose of the calendar year in which it is paid. SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 25
25 (1) A person referred to in subsection 19(1) or paragraph 23(1)(a) of the Act who is entitled to an income replacement benefit shall (a) in the case of a veteran, notify the Minister of their employment income and provide the Minister with an annual statement of their employment income; (b) notify the Minister of any change to amounts payable from sources referred to in subsection 22 (1) or 23 (1); (c) provide the Minister with annual statements of amounts payable from sources referred to in subsection 22 (1) or 23 (1); and (d) at the Minister’s request, provide any other information or documents that are necessary to enable the Minister to assess the person’s continued eligibility for the benefit or to determine the amount of the benefit payable. (2) A person referred to in subsection 19.1(1), paragraph 23(1)(b) or subsection 26.1(1) of the Act who is entitled to an income replacement benefit shall (a) in the case of a veteran, notify the Minister of their employment income; (b) notify the Minister of any change to amounts payable from sources referred to in subsection 23 (2), 24.1 (1) or 24.3 (1); and (c) at the Minister’s request, provide any other information or documents that are necessary to enable the Minister to assess the person’s continued eligibility for the benefit or to determine the amount of the benefit payable. SOR/2009-225, s. 8; SOR/2011-302, s. 5; SOR/2012-289, s. 14(E) SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 25.1
25.1 (1) For the purposes of section 21 of the Act, the Minister may suspend the payment of an income replacement benefit to a veteran who fails to do either of the following until the situation that gave rise to the suspension is resolved: (a) provide the information or documents required under section 25 ; or (b) comply with paragraph 18(2)(b) of the Act. (2) For the purposes of section 26.2 of the Act, the Minister may suspend the payment of an income replacement benefit to a person who is entitled to that benefit if they fail to provide the information or documents required under section 25 until the information and documents are provided. (3) Before suspending the payment of the income replacement benefit, the Minister shall provide the person with written notification of the reasons for the suspension and the effective date of the suspension. SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 26
26 (1) For the purposes of sections 21 and 26.2 of the Act, the Minister may cancel the payment of an income replacement benefit if (a) the situation that gave rise to the suspension of the payment of the benefit is not resolved within six months from the effective date of the suspension; or (b) the assessment of the person’s eligibility for the benefit or the determination of the amount payable was based on a misrepresentation or the concealment of a material fact. (2) On cancelling the payment of the income replacement benefit, the Minister shall provide the person with written notification of the reasons for the cancellation, the effective date of the cancellation and their rights of review. SOR/2018-177, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 30
30 An application for a Canadian Forces income support benefit shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by (a) a statement of income of the applicant and, if applicable, of their spouse or common-law partner; (b) in the case of an application of a survivor or orphan, (i) a copy of the death certificate of the member or veteran, and (ii) medical reports or other records that document the member’s or veteran’s injury or disease, diagnosis and cause of death; (c) a declaration attesting to the truth of the information provided; and (d) at the request of the Minister, any other information or documents that are necessary to enable the Minister to assess whether the applicant is eligible for the benefit or the amount of benefit payable. SOR/2011-302, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 31
31 The application shall be made (a) in the case of an initial application under section 27 of the Act, no later than six months after the last day of the last month in which the veteran was entitled to the income replacement benefit; (b) in the case of an initial application under section 28 of the Act, no later than 6 months after the last day of the month in which the veteran dies; and (c) in the case of a subsequent application under section 27 or 28 of the Act, no later than 6 months after the last day of the month in which the benefit ceases to be payable under subsection 35(6) of the Act. SOR/2018-177, s. 9
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 32
32 For the purposes of paragraphs 27(b), 28(b) and 35(6)(b) of the Act, the veteran or survivor, as the case may be, must demonstrate that they are looking for and will accept employment that is available in the local labour market for which they are reasonably qualified by reason of their education, training or experience.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 33
33 For the purposes of section 33 and 34 of the Act, a person’s residence in Canada is presumed not to be interrupted if the person has been absent from Canada for 183 days or less in a calendar year.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 34
34 (1) A person who is in receipt of a Canadian Forces income support benefit shall (a) notify the Minister of changes in income, or changes to monthly benefits payable from the sources referred to in section 37; (b) in the case of a veteran, notify the Minister of changes in income, or changes in monthly benefits payable to their spouse or common-law partner from the sources referred to in section 37; (c) in the case of a veteran, notify the Minister of changes to their spousal or common-law partner status and number of dependent children; (d) in the case of an orphan, notify the Minister when they cease to follow a course of instruction; (e) notify the Minister when they intend to be absent from Canada for more than 183 days in a calendar year; and (f) at the request of the Minister, provide the information or documents referred to in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) or any other information or documents that are necessary to enable the Minister to assess the person’s continued eligibility for the benefit or to determine the amount of benefit payable. (2) For the purposes of section 36 of the Act, the Minister may suspend the payment of a Canadian Forces income support benefit to a person who fails to comply with subsection (1) until the information and documents are provided. (3) Before suspending the payment, the Minister shall provide the person with written notification of the reasons for the suspension and the effective date of the suspension. SOR/2011-302, s. 9
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 35
35 (1) For the purposes of section 36 of the Act, the Minister may cancel the payment of a Canadian Forces income support benefit to a person if (a) the person, at least 6 months after the effective date of the suspension, continues to fail to comply with paragraph 34(1)(f); or (b) the person’s eligibility for the benefit or the determination of the amount payable was based on a misrepresentation or the concealment of a material fact. (2) On cancelling the payment, the Minister shall provide the person with written notification of the reasons for the cancellation, the effective date of the cancellation and their rights of review.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 36
36 For the purposes of section 37 of the Act, the following definitions apply. base calendar year means the 12-month period starting with any month in which the Canadian Forces income support benefit is payable. ( année civile de base ) income , in respect of a person for a base calendar year, has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Old Age Security Act except that (a) it does not include the aggregate of net income from employment, self-employment or rental of property that is equal to or less than (i) in the case of a veteran with no spouse or common-law partner, $2,900, (ii) in the case of a veteran with a spouse or common-law partner, $4,200, (iii) in the case of a survivor, $2,900, and (iv) in the case of an orphan, $2,900; (b) it does not include interest income that, in the case of a veteran, survivor or orphan, is equal to or less than $140; (c) it does not include income replacement benefits payable under section 18, 22 or 26 of the Act; (d) it does not include long-term disability benefits payable under the Service Income Security Insurance Plan Long Term Disability (LTD); (e) paragraph (d) of the definition “income” in section 2 of the Old Age Security Act does not apply; (f) business and capital losses shall be taken into account in the year in which they occur; and (g) dividend income shall be taken into account on the basis of the actual amount of the dividend. ( revenu ) SOR/2018-177, s. 10
Veterans Well-being Regulations — Veterans Well-being Regulations
base calendar year means the 12-month period starting with any month in which the Canadian Forces income support benefit is payable. ( année civile de base )
Veterans Well-being Regulations — (a)
income , in respect of a person for a base calendar year, has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Old Age Security Act except that (a) it does not include the aggregate of net income from employment, self-employment or rental of property that is equal to or less than (i) in the case of a veteran with no spouse or common-law partner, $2,900, (ii) in the case of a veteran with a spouse or common-law partner, $4,200, (iii) in the case of a survivor, $2,900, and (iv) in the case of an orphan, $2,900; (b) it does not include interest income that, in the case of a veteran, survivor or orphan, is equal to or less than $140; (c) it does not include income replacement benefits payable under section 18, 22 or 26 of the Act; (d) it does not include long-term disability benefits payable under the Service Income Security Insurance Plan Long Term Disability (LTD); (e) paragraph (d) of the definition “income” in section 2 of the Old Age Security Act does not apply; (f) business and capital losses shall be taken into account in the year in which they occur; and (g) dividend income shall be taken into account on the basis of the actual amount of the dividend. ( revenu )
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 37
37 For the purposes of section 37 of the Act, the prescribed sources of current monthly benefits are (a) income replacement benefits payable under the Act; (b) long-term disability benefits payable under the Service Income Security Insurance Plan Long Term Disability (LTD); (c) disability pension benefits payable under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act other than amounts payable for a dependent child; (d) benefits payable under the Old Age Security Act ; and (e) compassionate awards payable under section 34 of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board Act to those persons who have been refused a disability pension under the Pension Act . SOR/2012-195, s. 3 SOR/2018-177, s. 11
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 38
38 (1) The amounts set out in column 2 of Schedule 1 to the Act shall be adjusted quarterly commencing on January 1 of each year in accordance with the percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index for the quarter ending on the last day of the third month prior to the month of the adjustment. (2) The Consumer Price Index is the annual all-items Consumer Price Index for Canada (not seasonally adjusted) published by Statistics Canada.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 39
39 If a pension or supplement, as those terms are defined in section 2 of the Old Age Security Act , is increased as a result of an amendment to that Act, the amounts set out in column 2 of items 1, 2 and 4 of Schedule 1 to the Act shall be increased in the following manner: (a) the amounts set out in items 1 and 4 shall be increased by the amount of the increase for a single pensioner under the Old Age Security Act ; and (b) the amount set out in item 2 shall be increased by an amount equal to the difference between the increase to the amount for a couple under the Old Age Security Act and the increase to the amount for a single pensioner under the Old Age Security Act .
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 47
47 The following definitions apply in this Part. obvious , when used with reference to a disability or disabling condition of a member or veteran at the time they became a member, means that the disability or disabling condition was apparent at that time or would have been apparent to an unskilled observer on examination of the member or veteran at that time. ( évident ) recorded on medical examination prior to enrolment , in respect of a disability or disabling condition of a member or veteran, means a written record, X-ray film or photograph of the disability or disabling condition that was placed in (a) a medical report made on the enrolment of the member or veteran; (b) official documentation covering a former period of service of the member or veteran; (c) the files of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the member or veteran; (d) the records of a compensation board or insurance company relating to the member or veteran; or (e) the records of a medical practitioner or a clinic, hospital or other medical institution relating to the member or veteran. ( consigné lors d’un examen médical avant l’enrôlement )
Veterans Well-being Regulations — Veterans Well-being Regulations
obvious , when used with reference to a disability or disabling condition of a member or veteran at the time they became a member, means that the disability or disabling condition was apparent at that time or would have been apparent to an unskilled observer on examination of the member or veteran at that time. ( évident )
Veterans Well-being Regulations — (a)
recorded on medical examination prior to enrolment , in respect of a disability or disabling condition of a member or veteran, means a written record, X-ray film or photograph of the disability or disabling condition that was placed in (a) a medical report made on the enrolment of the member or veteran; (b) official documentation covering a former period of service of the member or veteran; (c) the files of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the member or veteran; (d) the records of a compensation board or insurance company relating to the member or veteran; or (e) the records of a medical practitioner or a clinic, hospital or other medical institution relating to the member or veteran. ( consigné lors d’un examen médical avant l’enrôlement )