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Bill S-234 explained in plain English

An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (retroactivity of retirement and survivor's pensions)

Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.

At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
40th Parliament, 2nd Session
Bill number
Bill S-234
Full title
An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (retroactivity of retirement and survivor's pensions)
Current status
Did not become law (session ended)
Latest event
At second reading in the Senate
Last updated
Nov 17, 2009

Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.

Chamber
Parliament of Canada
Current Stage
At second reading in the Senate
Latest Activity
Nov 17, 2009
Plain-language explanation
In plain English (our explanation)

Our plain-language take, written for civic education.

Source: By PoliticalData.ca

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Short Version

Bill S-234 proposes to extend the maximum retroactive payment period for Canada Pension Plan retirement and survivor pensions from 12 months to 60 months.

What It Means

This bill proposes to change the rules for how far back payments for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement and survivor pensions can go. Currently, these retroactive payments are limited to a maximum of 12 months. If this bill passes, it would extend this maximum retroactive period to five years (60 months) for those who apply for a retirement pension after turning 70, or for survivor pensions. It also makes technical changes to align with this longer period. The bill clarifies that certain other sections of the CPP do not apply to these changes.

What This Bill Does
  • Amends the Canada Pension Plan to allow for a longer retroactive payment period for retirement and survivor pensions.
  • Changes the maximum retroactive payment period from 12 months to 60 months (five years) for individuals applying for a retirement pension after age 70, or for survivor pensions.
  • Modifies specific sections of the Canada Pension Plan related to the commencement of pension payments and the calculation of retroactivity.
  • Clarifies that section 114 of the Canada Pension Plan does not apply to the amendments made by this bill.
Who Is Affected
  • Individuals applying for a Canada Pension Plan retirement pension after reaching 70 years of age.
  • Individuals applying for a Canada Pension Plan survivor pension.
Rights, Duties, Or Obligations
  • Individuals applying for a retirement pension after age 70 may be eligible for retroactive payments for up to 60 months.
  • Individuals applying for a survivor pension may be eligible for retroactive payments for up to 60 months.
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The bill text does not specify an exact commencement date for these changes; it would take effect upon royal assent if passed.
  • The bill applies specifically to retirement pensions for those applying after age 70 and to survivor pensions. It does not appear to change the retroactivity period for retirement pensions applied for before age 70, beyond the general provisions referenced.
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Canada Pension Plan
amends

Changes the maximum period for retroactive payments of retirement and survivor pensions from 12 months to 60 months.

Source: Sections 63.1(3)(b), 67(2)(e), 67(3), and 72(1)

Canada Pension Plan
clarifies

Specifies that section 114 of the Canada Pension Plan does not apply to the provisions of this amending bill.

Source: Section 4

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Official text

Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
May 6, 2009
Completed

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Introduction and first reading, May 6, 2009
End of stage activity, May 6, 2009
Chamber sittings
Introduction and first reading - May 6, 2009

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Step 2
Second reading
Nov 17, 2009
Not completed

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Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Sep 16, 2009

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Debate at second reading - Nov 17, 2009

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Third reading
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Report stage
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Step 5
Third reading
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Vote Summary

No published recorded division

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Sponsor
Catherine S. Callbeck
Senator | Details not listed in current Senate roster
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

No published representative vote breakdown

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Official sources

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