Public servants who are eligible for the federal government’s early retirement incentive can now apply for it after waiting months for the program’s launch.
The program—part of the government’s efforts to cut the number of public servants—is meant to allow some federal workers to retire early without a pension penalty. It was announced in the fall.
The last budget said the government intended to introduce the one-year program as soon as Jan. 15, 2026, but couldn’t launch it until after the budget implementation bill was passed.
The legislation, known as C-15, became law on Thursday after it passed the Senate and received royal assent. That followed its approval in the House of Commons in February….