Public Service Superannuation Regulations

61 (1) Notwithstanding section 60, a contributor may make an election after the expiration of the period provided for in that section where the contributor has received in writing, from a person employed in the public service whose ordinary duties included the giving of advice respecting the election,

• (a) erroneous or misleading information regarding the period during which the contributor could make an election; or

• (b) materially erroneous or misleading information regarding the amount of the reduction of the contributor’s annuity or annual allowance or the amount of the immediate annual allowance to which the spouse would be entitled.

(2) An election may be made under subsection (1) not later than three months after the day on which a written notice containing the correct information is sent to the contributor.