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Death in Canada
The normal procedures for cancellation of New Zealand benefits and pensions apply on the death of a client getting a New Zealand benefit or pension in Canada.
Generally, the Canadian authorities will advise International Services of the death of a client in Canada and International Services will complete the cancellation of the New Zealand benefit or pension.
Note that Funeral Grants are not payable for clients who were living in Canada at the time of their death.
Mandatory Reviews
There are no Mandatory Reviews for New Zealand benefits or pensions in Canada when the client has died.
For more information see:
- Death of a client in relevant Main benefit
Legislation
- Funeral grant: general eligibility and definitions section 90 Social Security Act 2018
- Funeral grant: restrictions on payment section 94 Social Security Act 2018
- Ending of benefits section 325-330 Social Security Act 2018
- Exchange of information and mutual assistance article XV Social Welfare (Reciprocity with Canada) Order 1996
- Other specified provisions not limited section 310M Social Security Act 2018
