Buybacks
You may purchase periods of eligible, missed pensionable service that have not previously been included as credited service. The missed period of pensionable service taken during unpaid LOA/layoffs cannot exceed 54 weeks in duration (or 52 weeks prior to May 31, 2010). Purchasing eligible periods of employment increases the amount of your pension benefits.
Eligible periods of service may be purchased using cash or money transferred from an RRSP. All service purchases are subject to Plan provisions and CRA regulations.
For more information on service purchases, please refer to the following factsheets and forms or contact our Member Services team:
Purchasing service may affect the amount you can contribute to RRSPs. For more information on tax implications, please contact a tax advisor or the CRA.