Is there any advantage or disadvantage receiving Canada pension plan in Canada or the dr?
EXCEPT, don't use an "ATM" machine.
Establish a relationship with a reputable "Casa De Cambio", (Exchange House") near your home here in the DR, and cash your personal checks on the Canadian bank there.
No chance of "ATM" fraud, VERY common here in the DR, AND, a better exchange rate too!
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Another question about Canadian pensions. I have a friend who was married to a Canadian man last year. He went home for his 6 months and a day and died while there. They were married here and i doubt if the marriage was registered in Canada, but she was advised by a Canadian that she had the right to a widow's pension. She has no Social security number from Canada nor has she ever been there. I downloaded 15 pages from the internet, but this type of thing is not my forte. We went to the Canadian Consulate four times before finally finding them open today. My simple question is : Is she eligible for a pension, never having been in Canada. The woman at the consulate says she has no idea and sent me to the internet. Does any one know? I have had three Canadians all presently in Canada tell me they'd call and ask, but they never get around to it.
Thanks
Der Fish
She should be eligible.
Prove the marriage, but then she may need to get a Soc Sec # so the gov't can process the payment.
Probably want it to go to a CDN bank....
Get on SKYPE and call them or send an e-mail asking
You cant get a SIN # unless you are a resident of Canada. I was reading up on this matter and it shows nothing about a foreign spouse from not being able to collecting CPP for deacsed Canadian. They would not even have to go to Canada, they can have it done on there behalf if they are incapable to do it themselves. The same for children under 25 years age. However they would need a Canadian bank account as Canada does not direct deposit to DR
need a marriage certificate or in the case of common law...proof of living together for one yearYes she has a marriage license and certificate. They married in June of 2012 and he died in Feb 2013. Are you qualified to help her for a fee?
Der Fish
Another question about Canadian pensions. I have a friend who was married to a Canadian man last year. He went home for his 6 months and a day and died while there. They were married here and i doubt if the marriage was registered in Canada, but she was advised by a Canadian that she had the right to a widow's pension. She has no Social security number from Canada nor has she ever been there. I downloaded 15 pages from the internet, but this type of thing is not my forte. We went to the Canadian Consulate four times before finally finding them open today. My simple question is : Is she eligible for a pension, never having been in Canada. The woman at the consulate says she has no idea and sent me to the internet. Does any one know? I have had three Canadians all presently in Canada tell me they'd call and ask, but they never get around to it.
Thanks
Der Fish