3 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the actuarial present value of the benefits accrued in respect of the pensionable service to the credit of the persons referred to in section 2 is calculated as of September 30, 2000 using the actuarial methods and assumptions contained in the Actuarial Report as at March 31, 1996, on the Pension Plan for the Public Service of Canada, tabled in Parliament on March 18, 1998 by the Minister.