I understand your argument. This definition could affect other parts of the act.
The provision in question begins with: “For the purposes of this Part [...]“. This part deals with superannuation. With respect to incorporating officers from other police forces, a different definition than the one that applies pursuant to section 31.1 pertaining to superannuation would apply.
This definition is therefore limited to this particular part of the act and does not apply to any other parts. It applies only to superannuation and covers officers who join the RCMP in mid career, but not cadets who went through RCMP training.
The proposed clause 9 reads as follows:
31.1 For the purposes of this Part, paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of the definition “service in the Force“ [...]“
The definition applies solely for the purposes of this part, not other parts, of the act.