Ms. Marla Israel at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 27th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 27th, 2007 / 4:55 p.m.

Director, International Policy and Agreements, Seniors and Pensions Policy Secretariat, Social Development Sectors Branch, Department of Human Resources and Social Development

Marla Israel

Yes. From this point going forward, for example, if somebody were to become a Canadian citizen, then just like permanent residents, they would not be entitled to receive prorated GIS benefits if they would have been eligible for them under a social security agreement.

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