Public service pension plan information
Find information about the public service pension plan – a contributory defined benefit pension plan that is offered to employees of the federal public service.
Services and information
What is the public service pension plan
Learn about how the public service pension plan provides employees with a retirement income during their lifetime
Roles and responsibilities
Find information about the overall management and administration of the public service pension plan
Your pension at a glance
Explore the main features of the pension plan governed by the Public Service Superannuation Act
Public Service Pension Plan history
Learn about the important milestones of the pension plan since its inception
Pensionable service
Learn about pension increases through service buyback, pension transfer agreement and counting periods of leave without pay
Retirement income sources
Find information about the retirement income plan members receive and how pension benefits are calculated
Pension options
Learn about different pension options that are available under the pension plan, such as an immediate annuity, deferred annuity, annual allowance, transfer value or a return of contributions
Operational service provisions
Find out if you are entitled to special service provisions as part of your pension
Pension forms
Access forms related to your pension plan
Information packages and kits for plan members
Information to help you understand your pension plan and the processes involved at different stages of your career in the federal public service
You and your pension plan video series
Watch a series of videos about the public service pension plan
Glossary
Find a list of useful pension terminology
Pension plan funding, investments, accounting and reporting
Access information about how the government manages and reports on the public service pension plan
Funding Policy for the Public Sector Pension Plans
The funding policy provides the decision framework to support the funding of the plans. The policy provides guidance and rules to support prudent governance of the plans, and ensures that sufficient assets are accumulated to meet the cost of the accrued pension benefits