Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations

27.2 In respect of a member of the reserve force who is a contributor and who makes an election under any of clauses 6(b)(ii)(A) to (F) and (I) to (L) of the Act and 6(b)(ii)(G) and (H) of the Act, as adapted by subsection 12.2(2) of these Regulations, or under subsection 41(4) of the Act, subsection 8(1) of the Act is adapted as follows:

• 8 (1) When a contributor makes an election under any of clauses 6(b)(ii)(A) to (F) and (I) to (L) and 6(b)(ii)(G) and (H), as adapted by subsection 12.2(2) of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations, or under subsection 41(4), it is valid only if it is

  • (a) made in writing, and signed and dated by the contributor; and

  • (b) sent to the Minister within one week after the date that it bears.

• (1.1) The election is made on the date that it bears.

• (1.2) The date of the sending of the election is the day on which it is delivered or, if it is sent by mail, the day on which it is mailed, and the date of the postmark is evidence of that day.

• (1.3) The election may be made only while the contributor is a member of the regular force.