Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Friday, 2 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Saturday, 17 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Social Security: Canada

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the viability of Canada’s recent request to discuss a reciprocal social security agreement with the UK.

Answer: There are two separate social security arrangements in place between the UK and Canada, made in 1995 and 1998. The UK Government has no plans to change the social security relationship with Canada.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 45728
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Canada: Reciprocal Arrangements
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Subjects: Canada Reciprocal arrangements Social security
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