The Alberta Teachers’ Association

Effective January 13, 2012, a reciprocal agreement was established between the ­Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF) and the Government of Canada Public Service Pension Plan. If you, or a teacher you know, previously taught in the Yukon, North West Territories, Nunavut, or on a First Nations Reserve, you may have service with the Canada Public Service Pension Plan. If you meet the eligibility requirements outlined below, and you wish to transfer that service, please contact ATRF.

Who is eligible to transfer?

You may apply to transfer ­service to ATRF if you

• are currently an active member of ATRF;
• are not receiving a pension from either ATRF or the Canada Public Service Pension Plan; and
• have pensionable service in the Canada Public Service Pension Plan.

You must provide an application form to both ATRF and the Public Service Pension Plan. If you know someone who used to be an ATRF plan member but is now employed by the federal government, tell them to contact ATRF if they wish to transfer their ATRF service to the Federal plan.

Important time limits

If you were an active ATRF plan member on January 12, 2012, you have until January 13, 2013, to apply to transfer your service from the Canada Public Service Pension Plan. If you became an active ATRF member after
January 12, 2012, you have a period of one year from the date you joined to apply to transfer your service.

For more information

Read the information sheet “Reciprocal Transfer Agreement with Government of Canada Public Service Pension Plan” in the Publication & Forms section on the ATRF website (www.atrf.com).