International social security agreements and the Canada Pension Plan

If you are an employer who sends employees abroad or if you are a self-employed worker who provides services abroad and you contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), international social security agreements can help your business.

Topics

• What is the purpose of international social security agreements?
  Table of countries that have an agreement with Canada
• Certificate of coverage
  Who can apply? How to apply
• Social security agreements and the Quebec Pension Plan

Forms and publications

• To get an application form for a certificate of coverage, go to Countries that have an agreement with Canada and select the form number for the country of detachment.
• Information Circular IC84-6, Canada – United States Social Security Agreement

Related Topics

• Canada's international social security agreements
• Employment outside Canada