Portions of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Divestiture Regulations (SOR/2010-291)

Marginal note:When certain provisions are applicable

• 3 (1) Sections 12 to 13.01 of the Public Service Superannuation Act (the “Act”) only apply to the person on or after the day on which they cease to be employed by the new employer.

• Marginal note:Exceptions

  (2) However, if on or after January 1, 2010, were it not for these Regulations, a person would be entitled to a return of contributions under subsections 12(3) or 12.1(4) of the Act, they may request, in writing, the return of contributions within one year after the day on which they cease to be employed in the public service and become employed by the new employer, and if in the same circumstances, a person would be entitled to exercise an option in favour of the transfer value referred to in section 13.01 of the Act, they may exercise the option within the same period.