97-32418. Supplementary Agreement on Social Security Between the United States and Canada; Entry Into Force

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 238 (Thursday, December 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 65303]
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[FR Doc No: 97-32418]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Supplementary Agreement on Social Security Between the United 
States and Canada; Entry Into Force

    The Commissioner of Social Security gives notice that a 
supplementary agreement entered into force on October 1, 1997, which 
amends the Social Security agreement between the United States (U.S.) 
and Canada that has been in effect since August 1, 1984. The 
supplementary agreement, which was signed on May 28, 1996, was 
concluded pursuant to section 233 of the Social Security Act.
    The supplementary agreement amends the original agreement to update 
and clarify several provisions. Its primary purpose, however, is to 
provide Canada with explicit legal authorization to enter into a mutual 
assistance arrangement on Social Security with the United States. A 
mutual assistance arrangement will allow the Social Security 
Administration and the Canadian Social Security agency to assist each 
other in projects that will enhance the integrity of each country's 
payments to its beneficiaries in the other country.
    Individuals who wish to obtain copies of the supplementary 
agreement or want general information about its provisions may write to 
the Social Security Administration, Office of International Policy, 
Post Office Box 17741, Baltimore, Maryland 21235. Anyone who wants 
information about the Canadian social security system should write to: 
International Operations Directorate, Income Security Programs Branch, 
Department of Human Resources Development, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 
OL4.

    Dated: November 7, 1997.
Kenneth S. Apfel,
Commissioner of Social Security.
[FR Doc. 97-32418 Filed 12-10-97; 8:45 am]
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