Annuities Agents Pension Regulations (C.R.C., c. 319)

16 (1) A contributor is not entitled to an annuity under these Regulations in respect of a disability unless

• (a) he has undergone a medical examination; and

• (b) the Medical Services Branch, National Capital Zone of the Department of National Health and Welfare has certified that he is disabled.

(2) A contributor who

• (a) is less than 65 years of age, and

• (b) is in receipt of an annuity payable under these Regulations in respect of a disability previously incurred by him,

shall undergo medical examinations until he reaches 65 years of age at such times and at such places as the Minister may determine.

(3) Where a contributor who has undergone a medical examination in accordance with subsection (2) is certified by the Medical Services Branch, National Capital Zone of the Department of National Health and Welfare, to have regained his health or to be capable of performing the duties of an agent, payment of the annuity shall be suspended but shall be resumed, subject to these Regulations, at such time as he reaches 65 years of age, or again becomes disabled.

(4) A report in accordance with the form prescribed by the Minister concerning each medical examination undergone by a contributor to whom subsection (1) or (2) applies shall be made to the Minister as soon as practicable after the medical examination is conducted.

(5) Unless otherwise determined by the Minister, a medical examination required by these Regulations shall be undergone at the expense of the contributor.