Forward Regulatory Plan: 2020 to 2022: Amending the Regulations Establishing Periods of Probation and Periods of Notice of Termination of Employment During Probation (Updated)

Title or working title of regulatory initiative

Amending the Regulations Establishing Periods of Probation and Periods of Notice of Termination of Employment During Probation

Enabling act(s)

Public Service Employment Act

Description

Amendments to the Regulations Establishing Periods of Probation and Periods of Notice of Termination of Employment During Probation are necessary to reflect decisions by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Board (FPSLRB) with regard to leave without pay, as well as to align with the Accessible Canada Act, jurisprudence and the government priority to provide a work environment that is healthy, safe, barrier-free, respectful, fair and modern.

The regulations are under the Public Service Employment Act and establish periods of probation and periods of notice of termination of employment during probation.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

Regulatory cooperation is not applicable in regard to this regulatory initiative as it is internal to the management of the public service.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

There are no expected impacts on Canadians, including businesses, as they relate to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s role as an employer.

Consultations

Consultations may be held with employee representatives.

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

Departmental contact information

Kathleen Clarkin
Director
Workplace Policies and Services Sector
Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
613-608-3465
kathleen.clarkin@tbs-sct.gc.ca

This regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: 2016-2018

For more information

Consult the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s acts and regulations web page for:

• a list of acts and regulations administered by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• further information on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s implementation of government-wide regulatory management initiatives

Consult the following for links to the Cabinet Directive on Regulation and supporting policies and guidance, and for information on government-wide regulatory initiatives implemented by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada:

• federal regulatory management and modernization
• regulatory cooperation

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit:

• Consulting with Canadians
• Canada Gazette