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Veterans Well-being Regulations — 65.5
65.5 (1) A designated person and the veteran in respect of whom the person is being paid the caregiver recognition benefit shall provide, at the Minister’s request, any information or documents that are necessary to enable the Minister to assess the veteran’s continued eligibility for the benefit. (2) The Minister may, for the purposes of section 65.31 of the Act, suspend the payment of the benefit so long as (a) the designated person or the veteran, as the case may be, fails to comply with a request made under subsection (1); or (b) the veteran fails to undergo an assessment required under section 65.3 of the Act. (3) Before suspending the payment of the benefit, the Minister shall provide the veteran and the designated person with written notification of the reasons for the suspension and the effective date of the suspension. SOR/2015-197, s. 7; SOR/2017-161, s. 7
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 65.6
65.6 (1) For the purposes of section 65.31 of the Act, the Minister may cancel the caregiver recognition benefit if (a) a suspension under subsection 65.5(2) continues for at least six months; or (b) the veteran’s eligibility for the benefit was based on a misrepresentation or the concealment of a material fact. (2) On cancelling the benefit, the Minister shall provide the veteran and the designated person with written notification of the reasons for the cancellation, the effective date of the cancellation and the veteran’s rights of review. SOR/2015-197, s. 7; SOR/2017-161, s. 7
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 65.7
65.7 (1) For the purposes of paragraphs 65.1(1)(b) and (c) and subsections 65.1(2) and (3) of the Act, care means any activity that is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance and protection of a person. (2) For the purposes of paragraph 65.1(1)(c) and subsection 65.1(3) of the Act, home in relation to a veteran, means the dwelling, other than a health care facility, in which the veteran normally resides. SOR/2015-197, s. 7
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 65.8
65.8 (1) The amount set out in item 5, column 2, of Schedule 2 to the Act shall be adjusted annually on January 1 in accordance with the percentage increase to the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the next 0.10%, for the year ending on October 31 of the previous year. (2) The Consumer Price Index is the annual average all-items Consumer Price Index for Canada (not seasonally adjusted) published by Statistics Canada. SOR/2017-161, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 66
66 (1) For the purpose of subsection 74(1) of the Act, the Minister shall pay the costs of meals, transportation and accommodations in accordance with the rates set out in the Treasury Board Travel Directive, as amended from time to time, subject to the following conditions: (a) if the means of transportation is a taxi, $5.00 shall be deducted from the cost of each trip unless the person’s mobility or cognition is severely impaired or the deduction would severely impede the person’s ability to access the medical examination or assessment; and (b) if the means of transportation is an automobile other than a taxi, the costs of transportation are payable at the rate applicable to employees of the public service of Canada who have requested the use of their own automobile plus 2 cents per kilometre and shall include the costs of parking. (2) If a person undergoes a medical examination or an assessment in a country other than Canada, the payment of the expenses shall be made at the same rate and subject to the same conditions as the rates and conditions that are established for former members of the armed forces of that country for similar costs, or, if no such rates are established, at the rates that would be payable if the person were resident in Canada.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 67
67 A claim for reimbursement shall be made in writing no later than one year after the day on which the expenditure is incurred and must include proof of the expenditures.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 67.1
67.1 (1) For the purposes of subsection 78.1(2) of the Act, the Minister shall notify the person in writing or orally. (2) For the purposes of subsection 78.1(3) of the Act, the person may accept to have the requirement for an application waived in writing or orally. SOR/2017-161, s. 9
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 68
68 (1) An application referred to in section 83 of the Act shall be in writing and, unless circumstances beyond the applicant’s control necessitate a longer period, shall be made not later than 60 days after (a) with respect to a decision referred to in section 75.2 of the Act, the day after the day on which the member is released from the Canadian Forces; or (b) with respect to any other decision, the day on which the applicant receives notice of the decision. (2) The review shall be based only on written submissions. (3) The Minister may confirm, amend or rescind the decision under review. (4) The Minister shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision setting out the reasons for the decision. SOR/2015-197, s. 8
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 69
69 (1) An application for a review of a decision made under subsection 68(3) must be made in writing no later than 60 days after receiving notice of the decision unless circumstances beyond the control of the applicant necessitate a longer period. (2) The application must include the grounds for the review. (3) The review shall be based only on written submissions. (4) The Minister may confirm the decision under review or may amend or rescind it on the basis of new evidence or on the Minister’s determination that there was an error with respect to a finding of fact or the interpretation of a law. (5) The Minister shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision setting out the reasons for the decision. (6) A decision made under this section is not reviewable on application. SOR/2009-225, s. 14
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 70
70 (1) An application for a review of a decision made under Part 3 of the Act must be made in writing. (2) The application must include the grounds for the review. (3) The review shall be based only on written submissions. (4) The Minister shall give the applicant written notification of the decision and the reasons for it. SOR/2013-157, s. 4
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 71
71 (1) If the Minister reviews a decision on the Minister’s own motion under section 83 of the Act, the Minister may confirm the decision, or may amend or rescind the decision if there is an error with respect to the finding of any fact or the interpretation of any law. (2) Before amending or rescinding a decision on the Minister’s own motion under section 83 or 84 of the Act, the Minister shall provide the person affected by the decision with an opportunity to respond in writing. (3) The Minister shall give the person affected by the decision written notification of any amendment or rescission made on the Minister’s own motion under section 83 or 84 of the Act and the reasons for the amendment or rescission. SOR/2013-157, s. 5
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 72
72 (1) [Repealed, SOR/2013-157, s. 6] (2) The Minister shall inform the applicant of their right to have the Minister’s decision under section 84 of the Act reviewed by the Board under section 85 of the Act, and of their right to be represented before the Board (a) free of charge, by the Bureau of Pensions Advocates or by a service bureau of a veterans’ organization; or (b) at the applicant’s own expense, by any other representative. SOR/2009-225, s. 15(F); SOR/2013-157, s. 6
Veterans Well-being Regulations — Veterans Well-being Regulations
* 90 These Regulations come into force on the day on which section 94 of the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-stablishment and Compensation Act comes into force. * [Note: Regulations in force April 1, 2006, see SI/2006-54.]
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 7
7 For greater certainty, any amount paid in respect of expenses incurred prior to the day on which these Regulations come into force shall not be considered for the purposes of subsection 15(3).
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 19
19 For the purposes of section 131 of the Veterans Well-being Act , sections 54.1 to 54.3 of the Veterans Well-being Regulations , as they read immediately before April 1, 2019, continue to apply, with all references in those provisions to the Act being read as references to the former Act , as defined in section 130 of the Act.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 20
20 For the purposes of subsection 132(1) of the Veterans Well-being Act , the number referred to in the description of D is to be determined in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles for the purpose of converting the lump sum represented by B – C, as described in that subsection, into a monthly annuity payable over the life of the member or veteran and in the same manner as pain and suffering compensation that is paid or payable monthly, based on the following assumptions: (a) the mortality rates are the assumed mortality rates, including assumed mortality improvement rates, used in the valuation of the liability of pain and suffering compensation, as at March 31, 2018, for the purpose of the preparation of the Public Accounts of Canada; (b) the interest rate is the assumed discount rate used in the valuation of the liability of pain and suffering compensation, as at March 31, 2018, for the purpose of the preparation of the Public Accounts of Canada; and (c) the Consumer Price Index is the assumed Consumer Price Index used in the valuation of the liability of pain and suffering compensation, as at March 31, 2018, for the purpose of the preparation of the Public Accounts of Canada.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 377
377 (1) Section 27 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (1): (1.1) For the purposes of subsection (1), the first annual adjustment to the value of variable A and variable B described in subsection 19(1) of the Act shall be prorated to the number of days remaining in the calendar year as of the day on which the earnings loss benefit begins to be payable. (2) Subsection 27(1.1) of the Regulations is repealed. (3) Section 27 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (2): (2.1) For the purposes of subsection (2), the first annual adjustment to the value of the benefit referred to in subsection 23(1) of the Act and to the amount determined under subsection 23(3) of the Act shall be prorated to the number of days remaining in the calendar year as of the day on which the earnings loss benefit begins to be payable. (4) Subsection 27(2.1) of the Regulations is repealed.
Veterans Well-being Regulations — 379
April 1, 2006 379 (1) Subsections 376 (1) and 377 (1) and (3) are deemed to have come into force on April 1, 2006. October 3, 2011 (2) Subsection 376 (2) is deemed to have come into force on October 3, 2011. April 1, 2015 (3) Subsection 376 (3) is deemed to have come into force on April 1, 2015. April 1, 2019 (4) Subsections 376 (4) and 377 (2) and (4) are deemed to have come into force on April 1, 2019.
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — a
The Public Service Staffing Tribunal, pursuant to section 109 of the Public Service Employment Act a , hereby makes the annexed Public Service Staffing Tribunal Regulations . a S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 and 13
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 1
Definitions 1 (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations. Act means the Public Service Employment Act . ( Loi ) contact information means a telephone number, mailing and electronic address. ( coordonnées ) day means a calendar day. ( jour ) Executive Director [Repealed, SOR/2014-250, s. 2] intervenor means anyone who is allowed under subsection 19(4) to intervene in the hearing of a complaint. ( intervenant ) party means anyone who has a right to be heard under subsection 65(3), section 75, subsection 79(1) or section 85 of the Act. ( partie ) respondent means (a) the deputy head, in the case of a complaint that relates to a lay-off, revocation, appointment or proposed appointment in respect of which the Commission has authorized the deputy head under section 15 of the Act to exercise or perform any of the Commission’s powers and functions; or (b) the Commission, in any other case. ( intimé ) signature means a handwritten or electronic signature that consists of one or more letters, characters, numbers or other symbols in digital form and that is incorporated in, attached to or associated with an electronic document or electronic information. ( signature ) standardized test [Repealed, SOR/2011-116, s. 1] writing includes, with respect to a person with a disability that affects the capacity to communicate in writing, any means of communication that can be used and understood by that person and that may be retained. ( écrit ) Canadian Human Rights Commission (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is a participant in a proceeding in relation to a complaint if the Canadian Human Rights Commission has given notice under subsection 20(3) that it intends to make submissions regarding an issue raised by the complainant involving the interpretation or the application of the Canadian Human Rights Act . Accessibility Commissioner (3) For the purposes of these Regulations, the Accessibility Commissioner is a participant in a proceeding in relation to a complaint if the Accessibility Commissioner has given notice under subsection 20.1(3) that they intend to make submissions regarding an issue raised by the complainant involving the contravention of a provision of regulations made under subsection 117(1) of the Accessible Canada Act . SOR/2011-116, s. 1; SOR/2014-250, s. 2 SOR/2022-243, s. 1
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Act means the Public Service Employment Act . ( Loi )
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contact information means a telephone number, mailing and electronic address. ( coordonnées )
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Executive Director [Repealed, SOR/2014-250, s. 2]
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intervenor means anyone who is allowed under subsection 19(4) to intervene in the hearing of a complaint. ( intervenant )
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party means anyone who has a right to be heard under subsection 65(3), section 75, subsection 79(1) or section 85 of the Act. ( partie )
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — (a)
respondent means (a) the deputy head, in the case of a complaint that relates to a lay-off, revocation, appointment or proposed appointment in respect of which the Commission has authorized the deputy head under section 15 of the Act to exercise or perform any of the Commission’s powers and functions; or (b) the Commission, in any other case. ( intimé )
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations
signature means a handwritten or electronic signature that consists of one or more letters, characters, numbers or other symbols in digital form and that is incorporated in, attached to or associated with an electronic document or electronic information. ( signature )
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standardized test [Repealed, SOR/2011-116, s. 1]
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writing includes, with respect to a person with a disability that affects the capacity to communicate in writing, any means of communication that can be used and understood by that person and that may be retained. ( écrit )
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 2
Application 2 These Regulations apply to all complaints made to the Board under subsection 65(1) or section 74, subsection 77(1) or section 83 of the Act. SOR/2014-250, s. 8
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 3
When notice considered received 3 A notice that is sent to a party, an intervenor, the Canadian Human Rights Commission or the Accessibility Commissioner is considered to have been received (a) if the notice is sent by electronic mail, fax, or other electronic means, on the day on which it is sent; (b) if it is sent by courier or delivered by hand, on the day on which it is received; or (c) if it is sent by mail, on the day that is six days after the date of the postmark or of the postage meter impression authorized by the Canada Post Corporation, or if both the postmark and postage meter impression appear on the envelope, on the later of the dates indicated. SOR/2022-243, s. 2
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 4
Alternate methods of providing notices and other documents 4 Despite any provisions of these Regulations, the Board may, in the interest of fairness, establish alternate methods of providing notices and other documents. SOR/2014-250, s. 8
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 5
Amendment of time 5 (1) The Board may extend or reduce the time to do any act or file any notice or other document in relation to a complaint. (2) [Repealed, SOR/2022-243, s. 3] Determination (3) The Board must determine whether it is in the interest of fairness to extend or reduce the time and, if it is, the length of the extension or reduction. SOR/2011-116, s. 2; SOR/2014-250, s. 8 SOR/2022-243, s. 3
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 7
Computation of time 7 A time period calculated under these Regulations that ends on a Saturday or a holiday is extended to end on the next day after that is not a Saturday or a holiday.
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 8
Consolidation of proceedings 8 To ensure the expeditious resolution of complaints, the Board may direct that proceedings be consolidated and may issue directions in respect of the conduct of the consolidated proceedings. SOR/2011-116, s. 3; SOR/2014-250, s. 8
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 8.1
Informal and expeditious proceeding 8.1 Proceedings before the Board may be conducted as informally and expeditiously as the circumstances and the considerations of fairness permit. SOR/2014-250, s. 3 SOR/2022-243, s. 4
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 8.2
Complaint considered withdrawn 8.2 The Board may, on its own initiative, send a notice of status review to each of the parties that requires them to make submissions stating the reasons why the complaint should not be considered to be withdrawn and, if there is no response within the period specified by the Board, may consider the complaint to be withdrawn. SOR/2022-243, s. 4
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 9
Technical irregularity 9 No proceeding is invalid by reason only of a defect in form or a technical irregularity.
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 10
Time for making complaint 10 (1) A complaint must be received by the Board no later than 15 days after (a) the day on which the complainant receives notice of the lay-off, revocation, appointment or proposed appointment to which the complaint relates; or (b) the date specified in the notice, if it is a public notice. Receipt of complaint (2) A complaint is considered to have been received by the Board (a) if the complaint is sent by electronic mail, fax or other electronic means, on the day on which it is sent; (b) if it is sent by courier, on the day on which it is sent; (c) if it is delivered by hand, on the day on which it is received; or d) if it is sent by mail, on the day that is the date of the postmark or of the postage meter impression authorized by the Canada Post Corporation, or if both the postmark and postage meter impression appear on the envelope, on the later of the dates indicated. SOR/2011-116, s. 4; SOR/2014-250, s. 8 SOR/2022-243, s. 5
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Form and content of complaint 11 A complaint must be filed with the Board in writing and must include (a) the name and contact information of the complainant that can be disclosed to all parties; (b) [Repealed, SOR/2011-116, s. 5] (c) the name and contact information of the complainant’s authorized representative, if any; (d) the number or identifier, if any, of the process to which the complaint relates; (e) a copy of the notice of lay-off, revocation, appointment or proposed appointment to which the complaint relates; (f) the name of the department or agency, branch or sector involved in the process to which the complaint relates; (g) a reference to the provision of the Act under which the complaint is made; (h) a full factual description of the events, circumstances or actions giving rise to the complaint, to the extent known by the complainant; (i) the signature of the complainant or their authorized representative; and (j) the date of the complaint. SOR/2011-116, s. 5; SOR/2014-250, s. 7 SOR/2022-243, s. 6
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Procedure on receipt of complaint 12 On receiving a complaint, the Board must acknowledge its receipt and send a copy of it and all supporting documents to the respondent. SOR/2011-116, s. 6; SOR/2014-250, s. 7 SOR/2022-243, s. 7
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Names and addresses of parties 13 Within 10 days after receiving a copy of the complaint and all supporting documents, the respondent must provide the Board with the names and business addresses of the other parties, including their electronic mail addresses, if any. SOR/2011-116, s. 6; SOR/2014-250, s. 7 SOR/2022-243, s. 7
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Copies to be provided 14 On receiving the names and addresses of the other parties, the Board must send a copy of the complaint and all supporting documents to each of the other parties. SOR/2011-116, s. 6; SOR/2014-250, s. 7
Public Service Staffing Complaints Regulations — 15
Participation in mediation 15 (1) The Board must schedule mediation for a complaint unless (a) the complainant informs the Board, no later than 25 days after the date of the letter by which the Board acknowledges receipt of the complaint, that the complainant does not wish to participate in mediation; or (b) the respondent informs the Board, no later than 25 days after they receive a copy of the complaint, that they do not wish to participate in mediation. Request to mediate (2) The complainant or respondent may, before the date of the hearing and with the agreement of the other party, request the Board to refer the complaint to mediation. SOR/2011-116, s. 7; SOR/2014-250, ss. 4(E), 7 SOR/2022-243, s. 8
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Exchange of information 16 (1) To facilitate the resolution of the complaint, the complainant and respondent must, as soon as feasible after the complaint has been filed, exchange all relevant information regarding the complaint. Time for the exchange (2) The exchange of information must be completed no later than 25 days after the date of the letter by which the Board acknowledges receipt of the complaint. Order to exchange information (3) If the complainant or respondent does not complete the exchange of all relevant information as required by subsections (1) and (2), the Board may order the parties to complete the exchange within the time specified by the Board. SOR/2011-116, s. 8; SOR/2014-250, ss. 7, 8 SOR/2022-243, s. 9