No, opt in, is the exact terminology. All members were deemed to be opted out of the pension plan. Each one of them had to sign to opt back in.
In the House of Commons on June 6th, 2001. See this statement in context.
In the House of Commons on June 6th, 2001. See this statement in context.
Parliament Of Canada ActGovernment Orders
June 6th, 2001 / 4:05 p.m.
Liberal
Don Boudria Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON
No, opt in, is the exact terminology. All members were deemed to be opted out of the pension plan. Each one of them had to sign to opt back in.
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