Italy
The Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Italy was signed on November 17, 1977 in Toronto, Canada. The Agreement came into force on January 1, 1979. A revised agreement was signed on May 22, 1995 in Rome, Italy. A protocol which amends the Revised Agreement was signed on May 22, 2003 in Rome, Italy. The Revised Agreement and Protocol are not yet in force.
Infosheet
See our infosheet on Qualifying for Canadian and Italian benefits.
(A printable version is also available on our International Benefits publications page.)
Applying for Benefits
See our application forms for Italian benefits.
Legal text of the Agreement
Agreement of Social Security Between Canada and Italy
Links to Italy's Web sites
General Overview
A general overview of Italy's social security system is available.
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