Update on pension surplus litigation
OTTAWA – As most members are aware, the Association is part of a joint effort being undertaken by a number of public service unions to reclaim surplus funds from the public service pension plan that were grabbed by the federal government in the 1990s.
We are pleased to report that the unions will have our next day in court on February 26, when the trial resumes. The tentative schedule for hearings is as follows:
Presentation of Evidence and Expert Testimony
February 26 – March 2, 2007
March 5 – March 9, 2007
March Break Recess
March 12 – March 16, 2007
Presentation of Evidence and Expert Testimony
March 19 – March 23, 2007
March 26 – March 30, 2007
April 2 – April 5, 2007
April 10 – April 13, 2007
Recess
April 16 – April 27, 2007
Final Arguments April 30 – May 4, 2007
May 7 – May 11, 2007
May 14 – May 18, 2007
More information will be made available to members as we navigate the next phases in this process.