Write to the U.S. address in the “Personnel Certificates” section for more information. If you qualify for Social Security benefits from the U.S. based solely on U.S. credits and a CPP/QPP benefit from Canada, the amount of your U.S. benefit will be reduced. This is the result of a provision in U.S. law that may affect how your benefit is calculated if you are also receiving a work-based pension that has not been covered by U.S. Social Security.
Obtaining a Canadian retirement pension based on residency in Canada has no influence on how your benefit is calculated. For more information, see the Windfall Elimination Commission publication (publication number 05-10045). If you are outside the United States, you can write to us at the address in the “More Information” section. Canadian Trade Commissioners are located in more than 160 cities around the world and can provide you with important business views and access to an unbeatable network of international contacts. Information on Canada`s trade missions and other international trade events for Canadian exporters. If you currently live in Canada or the United States and are in one of the two countries but move to another address, you will normally receive your payments at the new address the month after we receive your application. Processing of removals in all other countries can take up to an additional month. Expanding into new foreign markets can be a challenge, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Canada and the EU recognize the importance of SMEs in creating quality jobs and promoting inclusive economic growth. They are committed to helping SMEs better participate in international trade and regional supply chains by removing barriers. SMEs represent more than 99% of Canadian businesses and nearly 90% of all private sector jobs in Canada. They are the backbone of the Canadian economy and an integral part of economic prosperity across the country. As of 2017, nearly 12% of SMEs exported goods and services and accounted for 42% of the total value of Canadian export products. Trade agreements such as the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) can help SMEs grow their businesses and exploit new opportunities in foreign markets. Data protection law requires us to inform you that we have the right to collect this information in accordance with section 233 of the Social Security Act. Although it is not mandatory for you to provide the information to the social security authority on the provision of the information, a certificate of coverage can only be issued if an application has been received. The information is necessary to enable Social Security to determine whether work should only be covered by the U.S. social security system, in accordance with an international agreement. Without the certificate, work can be taxed under both the U.S.
and foreign social security system. To justify a mandatory coverage and tax exemption in the Canadian system, your employer must apply for a certificate of coverage (USA/CAN 101 or USA/QUE 101) in the US at this address: select the corresponding country for mailing address and contact information. This table is just a general guide. For more information about U.S. benefits, click here on our website or from a U.S. Social Security service. You can find more detailed information about the Canadian system by writing to the corresponding Canadian address in the “More Information” section, or by visiting the Human Resources Department of Canada or the Régie des rentes de Québec. OAS and CPP cheques are issued in the currency of the country where your cheques are sent.
