Frequently Asked Questions: Public Service Employment Regulations
What is the purpose of these regulations?
The Public Service Commission of Canada is responsible for administering the Public Service Employment Regulations, which give effect to the Public Service Employment Act so that Canadians will continue to benefit from a professional and non-partisan public service.
What are the key elements of these regulations?
The regulations are divided into 6 sections:
- Incumbent-Based Process
- Priorities
- Acting Appointments
- Executive Group
- Disclosure of Information Obtained in the Course of an Investigation
- Lay-Offs
How do these regulations affect Canadian businesses?
These regulations do not affect Canadian businesses.
What is the timeline for implementation?
The Public Service Employment Regulations came into force in November 2005. Since then, they have been amended to keep up with modernization in hiring and staffing practices.
Where can I get more information?
For more information, please visit the Appointment Framework.