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COMPENSATION DIRECTIVE : 1997-015
May 26, 1997
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0S5
SUBJECT: Past Service Elections
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PURPOSE
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1.1
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The purpose of this directive is to remind Compensation Specialists and Public
Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Pay Offices of the recent
amendment to election procedures and to clarify certain issues that have arisen
to date.
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1.2
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This directive also provides notice that effective from June 1, 1997,
the Pay Offices will return the "Election Form for Elective Pensionable
Service" (PWGSC-TPSGC 2006) to the employing Department or Agency in cases
where the new procedures are not followed.
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POLICY
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2.1
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As described in Superannuation Administration Manual (SAM) Special Bulletin
1997-01, effective from January 24, 1997, employing Departments and
Agencies are responsible for receiving past service elections on behalf of the
Minister of PWGSC and for commencing the past service arrears
deduction.
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PROCEDURES
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3.1
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In cases where the employing Department or Agency had already forwarded the
PWGSC-TPSGC 2006 to the PWGSC Pay Office, SAM Special Bulletin 1997-01
instructed the Pay Office to complete the PWGSC-TPSGC 2006 and commence the
deduction according to the previous procedures.
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3.2
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Effective from June 1, 1997, PWGSC Pay Offices will no longer accept a
PWGSC-TPSGC 2006 forwarded, in error, for certification and commencement of the
deduction. The form will be returned to the employing Department or Agency for
the appropriate action.
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3.3
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In order to prevent defaults, it is important that Compensation Specialists
follow the procedures outlined in SAM Special Bulletin 1997-01.
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3.4
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In cases where the contributor makes an election immediately prior to
termination, when completing the PWGSC-TPSGC 2006, the Compensation Specialist
may indicate the following in Part C, "Deductions Started Eff. From:"
SOS Effective (date), No Deductions Taken.
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3.5
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With the exception that the Compensation Specialist is responsible for
certifying the PWGSC-TPSGC 2006, there has been no change to the process to be
followed for cash payments. The cash payment must be forwarded directly
to Superannuation Directorate.
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3.6
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The PWGSC Pay Offices will continue to receive the "Elective Service
Notice" (PWGSC-TPSGC 2097) once the election has been finalized by
Superannuation Directorate. It is important that the past service arrears
deductions be taken exactly as instructed on the PWGSC-TPSGC 2097, i.e. in the
amount and at the time indicated on the form.
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INQUIRIES
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4.1
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Any request for information regarding the foregoing should be addressed to your
PWGSC Compensation Services Office.
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Original Signed by
P. Charko
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P. Charko
Director General
Compensation Sector
Government Operational Service
Reference : CJA 9202-32, CJA 9203-8(1)-2, CJA 9215-1
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