Old Age Security Regulations

5 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where the Minister

• (a) is satisfied that an applicant is qualified for a pension in accordance with sections 3 to 5 of the Act, and

• (b) approves the application after the last day of the month in which it was received,

the Minister’s approval shall be effective on the latest of

• (c) the day on which the application was received,

• (d) the day on which the applicant became qualified for a pension in accordance with sections 3 to 5 of the Act, and

• (e) the date specified in writing by the applicant.

(2) Where the Minister is satisfied that an applicant mentioned in subsection (1) attained the age of 65 years before the day on which the application was received, the Minister’s approval of the application shall be effective as of the latest of

• (a) the day that is one year before the day on which the application was received,

• (b) the day on which the applicant attained the age of 65 years;

• (c) the day on which the applicant became qualified for a pension in accordance with sections 3 to 5 of the Act; and

• (d) the month immediately before the date specified in writing by the applicant.

(3) Where the Minister, under subsection 5(2) or 11(3) of the Act, deems an application to have been made and approved, the Minister’s approval shall be effective on the day on which the person attained the age of 65 years.

(4) If the Minister waives the requirement for an application in respect of a person under subsection 5(4) of the Act, the Minister’s approval is effective on the day on which the person attains the age of 65 years.