Canada to Extend Early Pension Eligibility for Frontline Workers

In the fall of 2024, the Government of Canada will introduce legislative changes that will expand early pension eligibility for frontline employees. Frontline workers play crucial roles and deserve a pension plan that reflects the demanding nature of their jobs. Firefighters, paramedics, correctional service employees, border services officers, parliamentary protection officers and search and rescue technicians will all be included with these proposed changes. The Government of Canada is hopping to continue contributions of these frontline employees, they look forward to working with all parties to enact the required legislative amendments as quickly as possible.