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Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 1
1 If a person is entitled to the payment of a pension or a spouse’s allowance solely through the application of the totalizing provisions of Chapter 1, the competent institution of Canada shall calculate the amount of the pension or spouse’s allowance payable to that person in conformity with the provisions of the Old Age Security Act governing the payment of a partial pension or a spouse’s allowance, exclusively on the basis of the periods of residence in Canada which may be considered under that Act.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 2
2 Paragraph 1 shall also apply to a person who is entitled to the payment of a pension in Canada but who has not resided in Canada for the minimum period required by the Old Age Security Act for entitlement to the payment of a pension outside Canada.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 Act for entitlement to the payment of a pension outside Canada; and (b) a spouse’s 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (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 Act for entitlement to the payment of a pension outside Canada; and
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (b)
(b) a spouse’s 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (a)
If a person is entitled to the payment of 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; and (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 entitlement to that benefit, but in no case shall that fraction exceed the value of one.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (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; and
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (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 entitlement to that benefit, but in no case shall that fraction exceed the value of one.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (i)
(i) the amount of the flat-rate portion of the benefit determined in conformity with the provisions of the Canada Pension Plan
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (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 entitlement to that benefit, but in no case shall that fraction exceed the value of one.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 1
1 If a person is not entitled to an invalidity pension or age contributory pension solely on the basis of periods creditable under the legislation of St. Kitts and Nevis, but would satisfy the minimum contribution conditions for a pension through the application of the totalizing of creditable periods as provided in Chapter 1, the competent institution of St. Kitts and Nevis shall count periods creditable under the legislation of Canada only to the extent necessary to establish entitlement to the pension.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 2
2 The average annual wages used in computing such pension shall be computed exclusively on the basis of the wages on which contributions under the legislation of St. Kitts and Nevis were based.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 3
3 The amount of pension payable in the event of totalizing of creditable periods as provided in Chapter 1 shall be determined by reference to the ratio that the number of contributions under the legislation of St. Kitts and Nevis bears to the minimum number of contributions required under that legislation for entitlement to the relevant pension.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 4
4 Where, under the legislation of St. Kitts and Nevis, a grant other than a funeral grant was paid in respect of an event which happened before the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and where subsequent entitlement to a corresponding pension is established through the application of Chapter 1 and this Article, the competent institution of St. Kitts and Nevis shall deduct from any benefit payable in the form of a pension, any amount previously paid in the form of a grant.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 1
1 The competent authorities of the Parties shall establish, by means of an administrative arrangement, the measures necessary for the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 2
2 The liaison agencies of the Parties shall be designated in that arrangement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 this Agreement; (b) shall lend their good offices and furnish assistance to one another with regard to the determination or payment of any benefit under this Agreement, or the legislation to which this Agreement applies, as if the matter involved the application of their own legislation; and (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 insofar as these changes affect the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (a)
(a) shall, to the extent permitted by the legislation which they administer, communicate to each other any information necessary for the application of this Agreement;
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (b)
(b) shall lend their good offices and furnish assistance to one another with regard to the determination or payment of any benefit under this Agreement, or the legislation to which this Agreement applies, as if the matter involved the application of their own legislation; and
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (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 insofar as these changes affect the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 2
2 The assistance referred to in subparagraph 1(b) shall be provided free of charge, subject to any provision contained in an administrative arrangement concluded pursuant to Article XIV for the reimbursement of certain types of expenses.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 3
3 Unless disclosure is required under the laws of the Parties, 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 1
1 Any exemption from or reduction of taxes, legal dues, consular fees or 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994
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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 1
1 Any claim, notice or appeal concerning the determination or payment 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 is presented within the same period to an authority or institution of the other Party, shall be treated as if it had been presented to the competent authority or institution of the first Party.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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: (a) requests that it be considered an application under the legislation of the other Party, or (b) provides information at the time of application indicating that creditable periods have been completed under the legislation of the other Party. The foregoing sentence, however, shall not apply if the applicant requests that his or her claim to the benefit of the other Party be delayed.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (a)
(a) requests that it be considered an application under the legislation of the other Party, or
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (b)
(b) provides information at the time of application indicating that creditable periods have been completed under the legislation of the other Party.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994
The foregoing sentence, however, shall not apply if the applicant requests that his or her claim to the benefit of the other Party be delayed.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (a)
(a) The competent institution of Canada shall discharge its obligations under this Agreement in the currency of Canada.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (b)
(b) The competent institution of St. Kitts and Nevis shall discharge its obligations under this Agreement: (i) in respect of a beneficiary resident in St. Kitts and Nevis, in the currency of St. Kitts and Nevis; (ii) in respect of a beneficiary resident in Canada, in the currency of Canada; and (iii) in respect of a beneficiary resident in a third State, in any currency freely convertible in that State.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (i)
(i) in respect of a beneficiary resident in St. Kitts and Nevis, in the currency of St. Kitts and Nevis;
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (ii)
(ii) in respect of a beneficiary resident in Canada, in the currency of Canada; and
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — (iii)
(iii) in respect of a beneficiary resident in a third State, in any currency freely convertible in that State.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 2
2 In the application of subparagraphs 1(b)(ii) and (iii), the conversion rate shall be the rate of exchange in effect on the day when the payment is made.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 3
3 Benefits shall be paid to beneficiaries free from any deduction for administrative expenses that may be incurred in paying the benefits.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994
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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994
The relevant authority of St. Kitts and Nevis and a province of Canada may conclude understandings concerning any social security matter within provincial jurisdiction in Canada insofar as those understandings are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 the Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 the Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 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 the Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 1
1 This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the fourth month following the month in which each Party shall have received from the other Party written notification that it has complied with all statutory requirements for the entry into force of this Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 2
2 This Agreement shall remain in force without any limitation on its duration. It may be denounced at any time by either Party giving 12 months’ notice in writing to the other Party.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — 3
3 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 Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto by their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.
Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994 — Proclamation Declaring the Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in Force January 1, 1994
Done in two copies at Ottawa, this 17th day of August, 1992, in the English and French languages, each text being equally authentic.
Order Designating the National Capital Region as the Place in Canada at which the Principal Office of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Shall be Located — *
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to section 14 of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act * , is pleased hereby to designate the National Capital Region as the place in Canada at which the principal office of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy shall be located. * S.C. 1994, c. 31
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, is pleased hereby to revoke Order in Council re Canadian Volunteer Service Medal , P.C. 8160 of October 22, 1943, and to make the annexed Order respecting the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal in substitution therefor.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — 1
1 This Order may be cited as the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order .
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — 2
2 In this Order, active service means active service during World War II; ( service actif ) common-law partner , in relation to an individual, means a person who has been cohabiting with the individual in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year; ( conjoint de fait ) Medal means the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; ( Médaille ) survivor means any one of the following surviving persons, in the following order of precedence, namely, (a) spouse or common-law partner, (b) eldest child, (c) father, (d) mother, and (e) brother or sister, whichever is the eldest; ( survivant ) World War II means the period beginning on September 1, 1939 and ending on September 1, 1945. ( Seconde Guerre mondiale ) SI/2001-40, s. 1
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order
active service means active service during World War II; ( service actif )
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order
common-law partner , in relation to an individual, means a person who has been cohabiting with the individual in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year; ( conjoint de fait )
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order
Medal means the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; ( Médaille )
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — (a)
survivor means any one of the following surviving persons, in the following order of precedence, namely, (a) spouse or common-law partner, (b) eldest child, (c) father, (d) mother, and (e) brother or sister, whichever is the eldest; ( survivant )
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order
World War II means the period beginning on September 1, 1939 and ending on September 1, 1945. ( Seconde Guerre mondiale )
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Order — 3
3 The Medal, circular in form and made of silver, shall bear on the obverse marching figures representing the wartime volunteers, with the inscription " CANADA " above and " VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE " below, and on the reverse the Canadian Coat of Arms.