Leaves of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from work Open/Close Content.

• Whether you're starting a family, going back to school, or caring for a loved one, you can continue contributing to your pension during your leave of absence.

Temporary part-time work arrangement (TPTWA) Open/Close Content.

• Information on the temporary part-time work arrangement (TPTWA). In late 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Fraser v. Canada (Attorney General) that members of a federal government pension plan were eligible to buy back full-time pension credit for periods of employment when they temporarily reduced their working hours.