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Do Foreign Work Years Count: International Social Security Agreements

If you have lived or worked in Canada and another country, you may be eligible for pensions from both countries under a social security agreement. This article explains the basics and how to get more information.

Retirement Status Work

A social security agreement is an international agreement between Canada and another country designed to coordinate pension programs for people who have lived or worked in both countries. Canada has signed such agreements with several countries offering comparable pension programs.

Who may be eligible?

According to the official website, if you have lived or worked in Canada and another country, or you are the survivor of such a person, you may be eligible for pensions from Canada and/or the other country under a social security agreement.

Requirements vary

The official site states: requirements under social security agreements vary from agreement to agreement, so it is important to check the details of the agreement that applies to you.