For your convenience, we have compiled and archived our previous What's New topics. The information contained in these documents should not be considered as current materiel. To make sound decisions regarding your public service pension and insurance benefits, we recommend that you consult a pension advisor, an insurance benefit advisor or a financial advisor.

2011

• Join us at GTEC 2011!
  Visit Your Public Service Pension and Benefits Web Portal at this year's GTEC exhibition, October 18^th and 19^th at the Ottawa Convention Centre. (2011–10–11)
• October 1 is National Seniors Day
  The Government of Canada is proud to pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces and society. (2011-09-21)
• 2011 Public Sector Pension Investment Board Annual Report
  The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is a Crown Corporation established to invest the proceeds of the net contributions for your public service pension plan as well as those of the pension plans for the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
• Report on the Public Service Pension Plan for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
  The Annual Report to Parliament on the public service pension plan for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010 has been tabled and is now available on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat website. (2011-06-07)
• June 2011 Pension Cheques
  Our June 2011 pension payments were released to the Post Office earlier than usual and we expect they will be delivered in the coming days. You may wish to consider enrolling for direct deposit. To sign up, send a written request, along with a void cheque, to the Pension Centre. Please note that it is not possible to have the changes made for the current month.
• Postal Strike– Update June 28, 2011
  On June 3, 2011, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on strike. Find out what your pension administration and your insurance providers are doing to serve you during the postal disruption (2011-06-28).
• Meet us at FSNA's annual general meeting! (www).
  Join Your Public Service Pension and Benefits Web Portal team at the FSNA annual general meeting in Ottawa! (2011-06-09)
• If you receive your pension cheque in the mail, please note that it will be delivered earlier this month. However, it will only be negotiable on the date shown on the cheque. (2011-05-17)
• Notice to Pensioners – January 2011
  The Notice to Pensioners for 2011 is now online!  (2011-02-02)
• The name of the booklet Annuitants' Benefits has changed
  We have renamed the Your Public Service Pension – Annuitants' Benefits booklet to Your Public Service Pension – Benefits for Retired Members.  (2011-01-03)

2010

• Pension Increase (indexing rate) of 1.4% for 2011
  The Indexing Explanation provides you with information on the calculation of the pension increase  (2010-11-22)
• PSHCP Benefit Card – The new contract is now in effect!
  Your participating pharmacy in Canada is now accepting your PSHCP benefit card!  (2010-11-01)
• Liaison - Your Pension and Benefits Newsletter - 2010
  The 2010 edition of Liaison, your retired member newsletter, is now available. Liaison offers you timely information and answers your most frequently asked questions.  (2010-07-26)
• PSHCP Benefit Card – Complete Positive Enrolment Now!
  It is time to complete your Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) positive enrolment. Find out how…  (2010-07-15)
• The Public Service Pension Centre in Shediac, New Brunswick – Address Change
  All pension-related mail that was previously sent to Shediac should now be sent to our imaging services facility in Matane, Quebec. (2010-06-18)
• Information Concerning Contribution Rate Changes to the Pensioners' Dental Services Plan
  This Information Notice is to advise members of an upcoming increase in the Pensioners' Dental Services Plan (PDSP) contribution rates.  (2010-06-01)
• Public Service Pension Plan Survey
  The Treasury Board Secretariat surveyed active and retired federal public service pension plan members to assess awareness, knowledge and understanding of their pension plan and assess perceptions of group benefit plans.  (2010-05-27)
• Report on the Public Service Pension Plan for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009
  The Annual Report to Parliament on the public service pension plan for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009 has been tabled and is now available on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat website. (2010-04-01)
• Client Service Bulletin becomes Notice to Pensioners
  We have replaced the title "Client Service Bulletin" by "Notice to Pensioners"  (2010-02-01)

2009

• New Audience – Survivor/Dependant
  The new profile entitled "Survivor/Dependant" has been added to the audience menu. (2009-12-22)
• Public Service Health Care Plan Contract Award
  Update on the Public Service Health Care Plan contract award to Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. (2009-12-15)
• Invitation to the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments)
  The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) invites you to attend its Annual Public Meeting 2009. (2009-11-26)
• Pension Increase (indexing rate) of 0.5% for 2010
  The Indexing Explanation provides you with information on the calculation of the pension increase. (2009-11-16)
• Do you know your pension plan?
  You may be invited to participate in a survey to assess your knowledge and perceptions of the federal public service pension plan sometime this fall. (2009-09-03)
• Liaison - Your Pension and Benefits Newsletter - 2009
  The 2009 edition of Liaison, your retired member newsletter, is now available. Liaison offers you timely information and answers your most frequently asked questions. (2009-07-24)
• Improved Telephone Service
  The Public Service Pension Centre has a new telephone service. (2009-05-15)
• Understanding Your Pension in Uncertain Economic Times
  The impact the current economic situation has on your federal public service pension plan. (2009-03-04)
• Change in Name and Business Hours
  The name and business hours of the Superannuation, Pension Transition and Client Services Sector has changed. (2009-02-16)
• Reminder – Tax implications due to the improvement of pension benefits under the public service pension plan
  Amendment made to the plan that improved the pension benefits payable at age 65, for those members turning age 65 in 2008 or later. This amendment could reduce your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) deduction limit for 2009. (2009-02-01)
• Tax Form T215 – Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) Exempt from Certification
  Improvement of Benefits under the three major public sector pension plans may have some tax implications. (2009-02-01)
• Your Insurance Benefits at a Glance
  Find links to most practical information about your benefit insurance plans. (2009-01-22)
• Client Service Bulletin – January 2009 (2009-01-22)

2008

• Pension Increase (indexing rate) of 2.5% for 2009 (2008-12-15)
• Public Service Health Care Plan Bulletin – Pay-direct Drug Card – Update (Bulletin 21 - January 2008) (www) (2008-09-29)
• Amendments to the Public Service Superannuation Regulations (2008-09-29)
• Improvements to the coordination with CPP/QPP benefits (2008-09-29)
• Pension Income Splitting Information (2008-09-29)