Frequently Asked Questions: Student Employment Programs Participants Regulations

What is the purpose of these regulations?

The Student Employment Programs Participants Regulations enable the appointment of full-time students in student employment programs established by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and reflect the spirit and intent of the Public Service Employment Act.

What are the key elements of these regulations?

Key elements include the following:

• a student may be appointed to work within one of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat student employment programs if they meet the qualifications for the work to be performed and the appointment is free from personal favouritism and political influence
• there is a preference for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• students may participate in advertised internal appointment processes, under certain conditions
• students need to take the oath or solemn affirmation before the effective date of their appointment
• students are subject to the political activities provisions of the Public Service Employment Act

How do these regulations affect Canadian businesses?

These regulations do not affect Canadian businesses.

What is the timeline for implementation?

The current Student Employment Programs Participants Regulations came into force in June 2010.

Where can I get more information?

For more information, please visit the Appointment Framework.