Public Service Modernization Act (S.C. 2003, c. 22)

Assented to 2003-11-07

Marginal note:R.S., c. H-6

Canadian Human Rights Act

 Section 38 of the English version of the Canadian Human Rights Act is replaced by the following:

Marginal note:Superannuation, etc.

38. The full-time members of the Commission are deemed to be persons employed in the public service for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation Act and to be employed in the federal public administration for the purposes of the Government Employees Compensation Act and any regulations made under section 9 of the Aeronautics Act.

Marginal note:2000, c. 6

Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act

 Paragraph 12(b) of the English version of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act is replaced by the following:

 Subsection 17(2) of the Act is replaced by the following:

  • Marginal note:Right of employer

    (2) Subsections 11.1(1) and 12(2) of the Financial Administration Act do not apply with respect to the CIHR and the Governing Council may

    • (a) determine the organization of and classify the positions in the CIHR;

    • (b) set the terms and conditions of employment for employees, including termination of employment for cause, and assign duties to them; and

    • (c) provide for any other matters that the Governing Council considers necessary for effective human resources management in the CIHR.

 Section 18 of the Act is replaced by the following:

Marginal note:Collective agreements

18. Notwithstanding section 112 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Governing Council may, in accordance with the negotiating mandate approved by the President of the Treasury Board, enter into a collective agreement with the bargaining agent for a bargaining unit composed of employees of the CIHR that is applicable to employees of that bargaining unit.

 Section 25 of the English version of the Act is replaced by the following:

Marginal note:Benefits

25. The employees of the CIHR are deemed to be employed in the public service for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation Act and to be employed in the federal public administration for the purposes of the Government Employees Compensation Act and the regulations made under section 9 of the Aeronautics Act.