Public Service Superannuation Regulations

35 (1) The evidence required to satisfy the Minister that a contributor has not become entitled to a disability pension described in paragraph 10(2)(b) of the Act shall be

• (a) a document signed by the contributor stating that they have not become entitled to a disability pension payable under paragraph 44(1)(b) of the Canada Pension Plan or a similar provision of the Quebec Pension Plan; and

• (b) a certificate signed by or on behalf of the Minister charged with the administration of the Canada Pension Plan or the President of the Quebec Pension Board, whichever is appropriate, certifying that the contributor named therein has not become entitled to a disability pension payable under paragraph 44(1)(b) of the Canada Pension Plan or a similar provision of the Quebec Pension Plan.

(2) A contributor who is employed in the public service on April 21, 1976 and who subsequently ceases to be so employed shall provide the evidence referred to in paragraph (1)(a) prior to the date on which the contributor is entitled to an annuity under the Act.

(3) Subject to subsection (4), a contributor who ceases to be employed in the public service prior to April 21, 1976 shall provide the evidence set out in paragraph (1)(a) within six months of the date on which they are notified by the Minister in writing of the requirements of paragraph 10(2)(b) of the Act.

(4) The Minister may extend the time prescribed by subsection (3) where he or she is of the opinion that the contributor was, owing to circumstances beyond the contributor’s control, unable to provide the evidence referred to in paragraph (1)(a) within the period of time prescribed in that subsection.