The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved the signing of a Social Security Agreement with the Government of Québec, Canada, which is expected to extend access to social security benefits to Moldovan citizens legally working in Québec.1
WHY THIS MATTERS
This development is significant for global mobility programs and Moldovan citizens employed in Québec. The agreement may allow eligible individuals to access social security benefits such as old-age pensions, disability pensions (due to general illness or workplace accidents), and survivor pensions, which may enhance the financial security of mobile employees and their families. For employers and HR leaders who oversee cross‑border assignments, the agreement could reduce the risk of double contributions and help support compliance with home‑ and host‑country obligations.
The ability to aggregate work periods between Moldova and Québec may also help employees qualify for benefits they might not otherwise obtain in either jurisdiction, improving talent mobility and retention.
Key Highlights
- Moldovan workers in Québec are expected to be eligible for old-age pensions, disability pensions (both general and work-related), accident benefits, and survivor pensions.
- The agreement may allow the summing of insurance periods from both Moldova and Québec, allowing individuals who do not meet the minimum contribution period in one state to qualify by combining periods from both.
- Approximately 15,000 Moldovan citizens residing in Québec may benefit from the new agreement.
KPMG INSIGHTS
In light of the potential changes, the organisations, entities, and individuals might consider the following:
- Organisations could review their international assignment and payroll processes to check alignment with the upcoming agreement.
- Mobile employees could be informed about potential new entitlements and documentation requirements once the agreement is effective.
If assignees and/or their programme managers who have questions about the impact of these developments on their employment tax position may wish to consult with their qualified tax professional or a member of the GMS team with KPMG in Moldova (see the Contacts section).
ENDNOTE:
1 Guvernul Republicii Moldova (in Romanian), “Moldovenii care muncesc în Québec vor putea beneficia de pensii și prestații sociale,” published on 25 February 2026.
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