These regulations apply to a specific Canada Post defined benefit pension plan, remove the need for solvency special payments after commencement, set the prescribed solvency ratio at 1.05, require certain funding information to be reported, and expire on December 31, 2024.
Canada Post Corporation Pension Plan Funding Regulations Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance and pursuant to paragraphs 39(1)(h.2)a and (o) of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985b, makes the annexed Canada Post Corporation Pension Plan Funding Regulations. S.C. 2010, c. 12, s. 1820(2) R.S., c. 42 (2nd Supp.) Definitions The following definitions apply in these Regulations. 1985 Regulations means the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 (Règlement de 1985) Act means the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985. (Loi) solvency special payment means a special payment required under paragraph 9(4)(c) or (d) of the 1985 Regulations. (paiement spécial de solvabilité) Defined benefit plan These Regulations apply to the Canada Post Corporation’s defined benefit plan in respect of which certificate of registration number 57136 has been issued by the Superintendent under the Act. Solvency special payments Despite paragraphs 9(4)(c) and (d) of the 1985 Regulations, no solvency special payment is required in respect of a plan year ending after the coming into force of these Regulations. Solvency ratio Despite subsections 9.3(1) and (3) of the 1985 Regulations, the prescribed solvency ratio level for the purposes of paragraphs 10.1(2)(c) and (d) of the Act is 1.05. Information The following information is prescribed, in addition to the information referred to in subsections 23(1) and (1.1) of the 1985 Regulations, for the purposes of subparagraphs 28(1)(b)(iv) and (b.1)(ii) of the Act: the amount of the plan’s solvency deficiency as shown in the last actuarial report filed with the Superintendent; the amount of any payments that are required to be made for the plan year covered by the statement; and the amount of any solvency special payments that, but for section 3, would have been required for the plan year. December 31, 2024 These Regulations cease to have effect on December 31, 2024. Registration These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.