Pension Act

Marginal note:Definitions

74 The definitions in this section apply in this Part.

basic pension

basic pension means the monthly basic pension payable under Schedule I to a Class 1 pensioner without a spouse, common-law partner or child. (pension de base)

Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index, in relation to an adjustment year, means the average of the Consumer Price Index for Canada, as published by Statistics Canada under the authority of the Statistics Act, for each month in that adjustment year. (indice des prix à la consommation)

first adjustment year

first adjustment year, in relation to a calendar year, means the period of twelve months ending on October 31 in the previous calendar year. (première année de rajustement)

second adjustment year

second adjustment year, in relation to a calendar year, means the period of twelve months immediately before the first adjustment year. (seconde année de rajustement)