Regulations amending the Public Service Superannuation Regulations (PSSR): pensionable service status of periods of absence without pay, Forward Regulatory Plan, 2018-2020

Title or working title of the regulatory initiative

Regulations amending the Public Service Superannuation Regulations (PSSR): pensionable service status of periods of absence without pay

Description of the objective

Issue

Recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code and Employment Insurance legislation extend the circumstances where it is mandatory to provide employees with leave of absence without pay.

The current provisions of the PSSRs dealing with contributions owing by a pension plan contributor for periods of leave without pay are not completely aligned with these changes.

Description of the amendments to the Regulations

Adding to existing provisions to ensure the recognition of the new periods of mandatory leave.

Enabling Act

Public Service Superannuation Act

Flag for business impacts

There are no expected business impacts.

Public consultation opportunities

Public consultations are not appropriate as this issue is internal to the management of the public service pension plan.

Departmental contact

Deborah Elder
Senior Director, Pensions and Benefits Sector
Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
613-907-7819
Deborah.Elder@tbs-sct.gc.ca

For more information

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.

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