Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  It would have been a change between the last actuarial evaluation and the most recent evaluation.

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  The goal of the pension is not only to take into account the employer's benefits being provided, but also that the person is receiving a benefit from the Canada Pension Plan as well. We're trying to achieve the industry benchmark, which is to replace 70% of the income a person had at the time of retirement.

Government Operations committee  No, there are no clawbacks.

Government Operations committee  The pension deficit had to be addressed by the government. They're responsible for the deficit, as the legislation lays out. So the government assumes full responsibility for that.

Government Operations committee  Yes. But I also think it's important to note that based on the next actuarial evaluation, there's a possibility that the deficit could be reduced or, in and of itself, eliminated, depending on the results of the next actuarial evaluation.

Government Operations committee  It would either be reduced or disappear or cease.

Government Operations committee  Currently, employees will be engaged through the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee, through their representatives.

Government Operations committee  Again, the pension advisory committee will....

Government Operations committee  No change to the....

Government Operations committee  I would have to say the public service pension plan is still a very good pension plan, and I believe it will continue to attract employees.

Government Operations committee  Do you wish to have an explanation of survivor benefits? When an individual passes away, there are survivor benefits for the spouse, and child benefits as well.

Government Operations committee  It's 50% of the amount of the benefit at retirement.