Parliament has passed the 2025 federal budget bill! With the adoption of the Budget Implementation Act on March 26, 2026, our fight to see members treated like the broader law enforcement community and benefit from the possibility of early retirement after 25 years of service, has entered a new chapter.
This is a momentous step for our union: The federal government has now fulfilled a major part of its commitment to put in place legislation to make “25 and out” a reality. While details regarding an exact date for these changes to come into force have yet to be confirmed — along with information on how the required changes will be implemented — the adoption of this bill has secured new rights for our members.
Work remains before our membership can enjoy these rights, and we expect the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee (PSPAC), on which PSAC sits, to be consulted extensively to establish the guidelines around access to early retirement after 25 years of service.
We will make sure to keep you updated as this process unfolds.
