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Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2 (a)
2 (a) For the purpose of determining eligibility for a benefit under the Old Age Security Act of Canada, a period which is a creditable period for purposes of an old-age pension under the legislation of the Republic of Estonia shall be considered as a period of residence in Canada.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (b)
(b) For the purpose of determining eligibility for a benefit under the Canada Pension Plan , a calendar year which is a creditable period for purposes of an incapacity for work or survivor’s pension under the legislation of the Republic of Estonia shall be considered as a year which is creditable under the Canada Pension Plan .
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 For the purpose of determining eligibility for an old-age, incapacity for work or survivor’s pension under the legislation of the Republic of Estonia, a calendar year which is a creditable period under the Canada Pension Plan shall be considered as one year which is creditable under the legislation of the Republic of Estonia.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 4
4 For the purpose of determining eligibility for a national pension under the legislation of the Republic of Estonia, a creditable period under the Old Age Security Act of Canada shall be considered as a creditable period under the legislation of the Republic of Estonia.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006
If a person is not eligible for a benefit on the basis of the creditable periods under the legislation of the Parties, totalized as provided in Article XII, the eligibility of that person for that benefit shall be determined by totalizing these periods and creditable periods completed under the legislation of a third State with which both Parties are bound by social security instruments which provide for the totalizing of periods.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the total duration of the creditable periods accumulated by a person under the legislation of a Party is less than one year and if, taking into account only those periods, no right to a benefit exists under the legislation of that Party, the competent institution of that Party shall not be required to pay a benefit to that person in respect of those periods by virtue of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 If a person is eligible for a pension or allowance under the Old Age Security Act solely through the application of the totalizing provisions of Chapter 1, the competent institution of Canada shall calculate the amount of the pension or allowance payable to that person in conformity with the provisions of that Act governing the payment of a partial pension or allowance, exclusively on the basis of the periods of residence in Canada which may be considered under that Act.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 Paragraph 1 shall also apply to a person outside Canada who would be eligible for a full pension in Canada but who has not resided in Canada for the minimum period required by the Old Age Security Act for the payment of a pension outside Canada.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement: (a) an Old Age Security pension shall be paid to a person who is outside Canada only if that person’s periods of residence, when totalized as provided in Chapter 1, are at least equal to the minimum period of residence in Canada required by the Old Age Security for the payment of a pension outside Canada; (b) an allowance and a guaranteed income supplement shall be paid to a person who is outside Canada only to the extent permitted by the Old Age Security Act .
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (a)
(a) an Old Age Security pension shall be paid to a person who is outside Canada only if that person’s periods of residence, when totalized as provided in Chapter 1, are at least equal to the minimum period of residence in Canada required by the Old Age Security for the payment of a pension outside Canada;
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (b)
(b) an allowance and a guaranteed income supplement shall be paid to a person who is outside Canada only to the extent permitted by the Old Age Security Act .
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (a)
If a person is eligible for a benefit solely through the application of the totalizing provisions of Chapter 1, the competent institution of Canada shall calculate the amount of benefit payable to that person in the following manner: (a) the earnings-related portion of the benefit shall be determined in conformity with the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan , exclusively on the basis of the pensionable earnings under that Plan; (b) the flat-rate portion of the benefit shall be determined by multiplying: (i) the amount of the flat-rate portion of the benefit determined in conformity with the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan by (ii) the fraction which represents the ratio of the periods of contributions to the Canada Pension Plan in relation to the minimum qualifying period required under that Plan to establish eligibility for that benefit, but in no case shall that fraction exceed the value of one.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (a)
(a) the earnings-related portion of the benefit shall be determined in conformity with the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan , exclusively on the basis of the pensionable earnings under that Plan;
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (b)
(b) the flat-rate portion of the benefit shall be determined by multiplying: (i) the amount of the flat-rate portion of the benefit determined in conformity with the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan by (ii) the fraction which represents the ratio of the periods of contributions to the Canada Pension Plan in relation to the minimum qualifying period required under that Plan to establish eligibility for that benefit, but in no case shall that fraction exceed the value of one.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (i)
(i) the amount of the flat-rate portion of the benefit determined in conformity with the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (ii)
(ii) the fraction which represents the ratio of the periods of contributions to the Canada Pension Plan in relation to the minimum qualifying period required under that Plan to establish eligibility for that benefit, but in no case shall that fraction exceed the value of one.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 If a person is eligible for a pension solely through the application of the totalizing provisions of Chapter 1, the competent institution of the Republic of Estonia shall calculate the amount of pension payable to that person according to the legislation of the Republic of Estonia, exclusively taking into account periods completed under its legislation.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 In determining the right to a deferred old-age pension, no account shall be taken of a benefit paid under the legislation of Canada, whether by virtue of this Agreement or under that legislation alone.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 The competent authorities of the Parties shall conclude an administrative arrangement which establishes the measures necessary for the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 The liaison agencies of the Parties shall be designated in that arrangement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 The competent authorities and institutions responsible for the application of this Agreement: (a) shall, to the extent permitted by the legislation which they administer, communicate to each other any information necessary for the application of that legislation; (b) shall lend their good offices and furnish assistance to one another for the purpose of determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any benefit under this Agreement, or under the legislation to which this Agreement applies, as if the matter involved the application of their own legislation; (c) shall communicate to each other, as soon as possible, all information about the measures taken by them for the application of this Agreement or about changes in their respective legislation in so far as these changes affect the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (a)
(a) shall, to the extent permitted by the legislation which they administer, communicate to each other any information necessary for the application of that legislation;
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (b)
(b) shall lend their good offices and furnish assistance to one another for the purpose of determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any benefit under this Agreement, or under the legislation to which this Agreement applies, as if the matter involved the application of their own legislation;
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (c)
(c) shall communicate to each other, as soon as possible, all information about the measures taken by them for the application of this Agreement or about changes in their respective legislation in so far as these changes affect the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 The assistance referred to in sub-paragraph 1(b) shall be provided free of charge, subject to any provision contained in an administrative arrangement concluded pursuant to Article XVIII for the reimbursement of certain types of expenses.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 Unless disclosure is required under the laws of a Party, any information about a person which is transmitted in accordance with this Agreement to that Party by the other Party is confidential and shall be used only for purposes of implementing this Agreement and the legislation to which this Agreement applies.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 Any exemption from or reduction of taxes, legal dues, consular fees and administrative charges for which provision is made in the legislation of a Party in connection with the issuing of any certificate or document required to be produced for the application of that legislation shall be extended to certificates or documents required to be produced for the application of the legislation of the other Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 Any documents of an official nature required to be produced for the application of this Agreement shall be exempt from any authentication by diplomatic or consular authorities and similar formality.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006
For the application of this Agreement, the competent authorities and institutions of the Parties may communicate directly with one another in any official language of either Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 Claims, notices and appeals concerning eligibility for, or the amount of, a benefit under the legislation of a Party which should, for the purposes of that legislation, have been presented within a prescribed period to a competent authority or institution of that Party, but which are presented within the same period to an authority or institution of the other Party, shall be treated as if they had been presented to the competent authority or institution of the first Party. The date of presentation of claims, notices and appeals to the authority or institution of the other Party shall be deemed to be the date of their presentation to the competent authority or institution of the first Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 Subject to the second sentence of this paragraph, a claim for a benefit under the legislation of a Party made after the date of entry into force of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a claim for the corresponding benefit under the legislation of the other Party, provided that the applicant at the time of application: (a) requests that it be considered an application under the legislation of the other Party, or (b) provides information indicating that creditable periods have been completed under the legislation of the other Party. The preceding sentence shall not apply if the applicant requests that his or her claim to the benefit under the legislation of the other Party be delayed.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (a)
(a) requests that it be considered an application under the legislation of the other Party, or
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — (b)
(b) provides information indicating that creditable periods have been completed under the legislation of the other Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006
The preceding sentence shall not apply if the applicant requests that his or her claim to the benefit under the legislation of the other Party be delayed.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 In any case to which paragraph 1 or 2 applies, the authority or institution to which the claim, notice or appeal has been submitted shall transmit it without delay to the authority or institution of the other Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 The competent institution of a Party shall discharge its obligations under this Agreement in the currency of that Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 In the event that a Party imposes currency controls or other similar measures that restrict payments, remittances or transfers of funds or financial instruments to persons who are outside its territory, that Party shall, without delay, take suitable measures to ensure the payment of any amount that must be paid in accordance with this Agreement to persons described in Article III who reside in the territory of the other Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 If a person requests that his or her benefit under this Agreement be paid on other than a monthly basis (quarterly, semi-annually or annually), the competent institution shall so pay that benefit.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 The competent authorities of the Parties shall resolve, to the extent possible, any difficulties which arise in interpreting or applying this Agreement according to its spirit and fundamental principles.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 The Parties shall consult promptly at the request of either Party concerning matters which have not been resolved by the competent authorities in accordance with paragraph 1.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 Any dispute between the Parties concerning the interpretation of this Agreement which has not been resolved or settled by consultation in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2 shall, at the request of either Party, be submitted to arbitration by an arbitral tribunal.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 4
4 Unless the Parties mutually determine otherwise, the arbitral tribunal shall consist of three arbitrators, of whom each Party shall appoint one and the two arbitrators so appointed shall appoint a third who shall act as president; provided that if either Party fails to appoint its arbitrator or if the two arbitrators fail to agree, the competent authority of the other Party shall invite the President of the International Court of Justice to appoint the arbitrator of the first Party or the two appointed arbitrators shall invite the President of the International Court of Justice to appoint the president of the arbitral tribunal.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 5
5 If the President of the International Court of Justice is a citizen of either Party, the function of appointment shall be transferred to the Vice-president or the next most senior member of the Court who is not a citizen of either Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 6
6 The arbitral tribunal shall determine its own procedures, but it shall reach its decisions by a majority of votes.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 7
7 The decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006
The competent authority of the Republic of Estonia and a province of Canada may conclude understandings concerning any social security matter within provincial jurisdiction in Canada in so far as those understandings are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 Any creditable period completed before the date of entry into force of this Agreement shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining the right to a benefit under this Agreement and its amount.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 No provision of this Agreement shall confer any right to receive payment of a benefit for a period before the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 3
3 Subject to paragraph 2, a benefit, other than a lump sum payment, shall be paid under this Agreement in respect of events which happened before the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 1
1 This Agreement shall remain in force without any limitation on its duration. It may be terminated at any time by either Party giving 12 months’ notice in writing to the other Party.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — 2
2 In the event of the termination of this Agreement, any right acquired by a person in accordance with its provisions shall be maintained and negotiations shall take place for the settlement of any rights then in course of acquisition by virtue of those provisions.
Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006 — Proclamation Giving Notice that the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Republic of Estonia Comes Into Force on November 1, 2006
This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the fourth month following the final day of the month in which the Parties shall have exchanged written notices through the diplomatic channel confirming that their respective legal requirements for the entry into force of this Agreement have been completed. The date of the exchange of the written notices shall be the date of the delivery of the last notice.