Explanatory Note

(This Note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes provision for the modification of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and regulations made or having effect thereunder so as to give effect to the consolidated arrangements contained in the letters (set out in Schedule 1 to the Order) exchanged between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Canada. The provisions relate to child benefit, unemployment benefit and retirement pension.

This Order does not impose any costs on business.