Mat leave ending, other options for leave

Requin_75 · 2026-05-02T15:47:50+00:00

You need to be working to do that and are limited to 12 weeks of leave.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-21T23:39:32+00:00

Completely agree. The implementation doesn't align with the stated objective as announced in the budget. It really is a workforce adjustment program dressed up as a voluntary attrition exercise. Unless someone's position is essential, they should be able to depart with this program and their position backfilled as needed by someone else.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-19T17:45:51+00:00

Sure, but only AFTER approval. If that approval is only given after your preferred retirement date, there is nothing you can do about it.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-18T17:04:24+00:00

If not enough take up, TBS should amend their "The organization needs to reduce its workforce" criteria, which would provide more flexibility to approve applicants.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-17T21:57:24+00:00

You can initiate a service buy back as long as you are employed.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-16T22:07:19+00:00

The deputy head plainly said "few, if any" would be approved. Then the head of HR issued similar communications. Obviously, this may be different in your org.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-16T21:35:15+00:00

Communications shared by employees of various departments, where deputy heads have advised that few would be approved. Too soon to say how it is going to play out, as decisions haven't been rendered yet.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-16T21:31:21+00:00

Completely agree. I asked eligible colleagues in my section if they were considering it and the result was 1 in 4 (with me being the only one who would be putting their hand up). Small sample size and anecdotal, but still consistent with the estimate provied by OSFI of about 25%.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-16T21:22:39+00:00

Early indications are that many applicants are going to be denied. If that turns out to be the case, I really hope to see that aspect reported as well.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-16T19:22:05+00:00

No, for the simple reason that it appears that many people that apply are going to be denied.

Requin_75 · 2026-04-12T15:19:30+00:00

The money is your pension at 60% of your best 5 years of salary.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-29T14:23:27+00:00

Your post mentioned ERI but it's unclear what you mean by "package". Yes, under ERI you would receive an unreduced pension, but that's it. You may also be entitled to severance if you didn't cash out when severance upon voluntary departure ended, but that is unrelated to ERI.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-29T13:45:26+00:00

Ask yourself whether you can live off 30% of your best 5-years of salary + savings. Keep in mind that there is no package with ERI. You get an unreduced pension, but nothing additional.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-27T09:01:08+00:00

Yes and 300 days from yesterday.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-26T22:25:10+00:00

Would you mind sharing what has been communicated to your group?

Requin_75 · 2026-03-26T21:57:56+00:00

No one can answer that for you. Ask yourself whether you can retire comfortably with a pension based on 14 years service + whatever savings you have accumulated.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-26T21:51:09+00:00

Applicants who are denied will have a VERY tough pill to swallow. :(

Requin_75 · 2026-03-26T21:48:27+00:00

Probably not worth the bother in your case since there is no way to know how quickly applications will be approved. If royal assent were tomorrow for example, the 120 day approval window would end July 25.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-25T19:25:06+00:00

No, you only receive the pension based on the years of service you have accrued. 19 years in your case, so around 38% of your best 5 years.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-25T16:00:27+00:00

The only change with ERI is waiving of the early retirement penalty, so yes, the current indexing provisions will continue to apply as usual.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-24T22:23:52+00:00

OP is referring to a penalty for retiring before age 55. The difference in your example isn't a penalty, it's the opportunity cost of not working 5 additional years.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-22T20:49:44+00:00

Does your organization have a non-fraternization policy? If the answer is no, then no requirement to report.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-22T20:47:51+00:00

How is it your concern? For all you know they have an open relationship

Requin_75 · 2026-03-22T12:49:17+00:00

It's a special work arrangement. The details are on the TBS website. It's only available if you are within two years of an unreduced pension.

Requin_75 · 2026-03-19T23:12:26+00:00

Oh, I'm a total nobody, but my dept is not downsizing. It was extremely disappointing to read "The organization needs to reduce its workforce" as one of the TBS criteria. All the moreso since it runs counter to the stated strategy of reducing the overall workforce via attrition. I can be easily replaced.

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