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Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 of Part III of this Agreement, are at least equal to the minimum period of residence in Canada required by the Old Age Security Act for the payment of a pension outside Canada; and
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (a)
If a person is eligible for a benefit solely through the application of the totalizing provisions of Chapter 1 of Part III of this Agreement, 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 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 1
1 If a person is eligible for a benefit solely through the application of the totalizing provisions of Chapter 1 of Part III of this Agreement, the competent institution of Croatia shall determine the amount of the benefit payable exclusively on the basis of Croatian creditable periods, when this is possible under the applicable Croatian legislation. If the amount of the benefit cannot be determined according to the previous sentence, it shall be determined in the following manner: (a) The competent institution of Croatia shall determine whether the eligibility for a benefit exists, taking into account the total creditable periods as if they all were completed under the legislation of Croatia, and the amount of the benefit payable shall be determined as the ratio between the creditable periods under the legislation of Croatia and the total of all creditable periods. (b) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-paragraph 1(a) of this Article, if the total length of all creditable periods, totalized according to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Part III of this Agreement, exceeds the maximum period specified under the legislation of Croatia for the calculation of a benefit, the amount of the benefit payable shall be determined as the ratio between the creditable periods under the legislation of Croatia and that maximum period.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (a)
(a) The competent institution of Croatia shall determine whether the eligibility for a benefit exists, taking into account the total creditable periods as if they all were completed under the legislation of Croatia, and the amount of the benefit payable shall be determined as the ratio between the creditable periods under the legislation of Croatia and the total of all creditable periods.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (b)
(b) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-paragraph 1(a) of this Article, if the total length of all creditable periods, totalized according to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Part III of this Agreement, exceeds the maximum period specified under the legislation of Croatia for the calculation of a benefit, the amount of the benefit payable shall be determined as the ratio between the creditable periods under the legislation of Croatia and that maximum period.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 2
2 The benefit base shall be determined exclusively on the basis of creditable periods completed under the legislation of Croatia.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 2
2 The liaison agencies of the Parties shall be designated in that arrangement.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 for the purposes 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; 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 in so far as these changes affect the application of this Agreement.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (b)
(b) shall lend their good offices and furnish assistance to one another for the purposes 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; and
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 2
2 The assistance referred to in subparagraph 1(b) of this Article shall be provided free of charge, subject to any provision contained in an administrative arrangement concluded pursuant to Article 14 of this Agreement for the reimbursement of certain types of expenses.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999
For the application of this Agreement, the competent authorities and institutions of the Parties may communicate directly with one another in the English, French or Croatian languages.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 1
1 Any claim, notice or appeal 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 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. The date of presentation of the claim, notice or appeal to the authority or institution of the other Party shall be deemed to be the date of its presentation to the competent authority or institution of the first Party.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 2
2 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.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 3
3 In any case to which paragraph 1 or 2 of this Article 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (a)
(a) The competent institution of Canada shall discharge its obligations under this Agreement in the currency of Canada.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (b)
(b) The competent institution of Croatia shall discharge its obligations under this Agreement: (i) in respect of a beneficiary resident in Croatia, in the currency of Croatia; (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 the currency of that State or in any currency freely convertible in that State.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (i)
(i) in respect of a beneficiary resident in Croatia, in the currency of Croatia;
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (ii)
(ii) in respect of a beneficiary resident in Canada, in the currency of Canada; and
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (iii)
(iii) in respect of a beneficiary resident in a third State, in the currency of that State or in any currency freely convertible in that State.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 2
2 Benefits shall be paid to beneficiaries free from any deduction for administrative expenses that may be incurred in paying the benefits.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 3
3 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 3 of this Agreement who reside in the territory of the other Party.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 of this Article.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 of this Article 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 4
4 Unless the Parties mutually determine otherwise, the arbitral tribunal shall consist of three arbitrators, of whom each Party shall appoint one within two months from the date of receipt of the request for arbitration, and the two arbitrators so appointed shall appoint, within two months after the last notice of appointment, the third who shall act as president; provided that if either Party fails to appoint its arbitrator or if the two appointed arbitrators fail to agree about the third, 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 7
7 The decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999
The relevant authority of Croatia 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 3
3 Subject to paragraph 2 of this Article, 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 4
4 Article 5 of this Agreement shall apply to benefits acquired before the entry into force of this Agreement.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — 2
2 In the event of termination of this Agreement according to paragraph 1 of this Article, the Agreement shall continue to have effect in relation to all persons who: (a) at the date of termination are in receipt of benefits; or (b) prior to the expiry of the period referred to in that paragraph, have lodged claims for, and would be eligible for benefits by virtue of this Agreement.
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (a)
(a) at the date of termination are in receipt of benefits; or
Proclamation giving notice that the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Croatia is in Force as of May 1, 1999 — (b)
(b) prior to the expiry of the period referred to in that paragraph, have lodged claims for, and would be eligible for benefits by virtue of this Agreement.