Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

PART II
PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Paragraph 3

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   1.   The following are designated as “institutions” for the purposes of this paragraph:

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      (a)     where the legislation of Canada applies, the Source Deductions Division, Department of National Revenue, Taxation;

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      (b)     Where the legislation of Saint Lucia applies, the National Insurance Board.

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   2.   In cases involving assignments, elections or modifications, as provided for in paragraphs 2, 4 and 5, respectively, of Article VI of the Agreement, the institution of the Party whose legislation applies will, on request, issue a certificate of fixed duration certifying, in respect of the work in question, that the employed person and his or her employer are subject to that legislation.

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   3.   (a)   The consent referred to in paragraph 2 of Article VI of the Agreement must be requested before the end of the current term of coverage.

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      (b)     The election referred to in paragraph 4 of Article VI of the Agreement must be made by giving notice thereof within 6 months after the duties are undertaken or, if the employed person is already performing the duties at the date of the entry into force of the Agreement, within 6 months after that date.

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      (c)     Such requests and notices must be directed to the institution of the Party whose legislation is to apply.

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   4.   In the case of government employment described in paragraph 4 of Article VI of the Agreement, the employer in question will respect all the requirements prescribed for all other employers the applicable legislation.

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   5.   The certificates referred to in subparagraph 2 will be issued on forms that are acceptable to the institution of the other Party. The employed person in question as well as his or her employer and the institution of the other Party will be entitled to receive a copy.