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Government Employees Compensation Act

Version of section 9 from 2014-06-13 to 2024-03-06:


Marginal note:Election of claims

  •  (1) If an accident happens to an employee in the course of their employment under any circumstances that entitle the employee or their dependants to an action against a third party, the employee or their dependants, if they are entitled to compensation under this Act, may claim compensation under it or may make a claim against the third party.

  • Marginal note:Election is final

    (2) The election made by the employee or their dependants is final.

  • R.S., 1985, c. G-5, s. 9
  • 1999, c. 35, s. 12
  • 2012, c. 19, s. 421

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