Japan

The Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Japan was signed on February 15, 2006 in Ottawa, Canada. The Agreement came into force on March 1, 2008.

Infosheet

See our infosheet on Qualifying for Canadian and Japanese benefits. (A printable version is also available on our International Benefits publications page.)

Applying for Benefits

See our application forms for Japanese benefits.

Legal text of the Agreement

Agreement on Social Security Between Canada and Japan 

Links to Japan's Web sites

• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 
• National Institute of Population and Social Security Research 
• Social Insurance Agency 

General Overview

A general overview of Japan's social security system is available.
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