Forward Regulatory Plan: 2022 to 2024
This Forward Regulatory Plan provides information on regulatory initiatives that the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) aims to propose or finalize in the next 2 years through:
- pre-publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I
- final publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II
The Forward Regulatory Plan may also include regulatory initiatives that are planned to come forward over a longer time frame. Comments or enquiries can be made using the contact information included with each regulatory initiative.
Regulatory initiatives
Review of the Locally-Engaged Staff Exclusion Approval Order and related regulations (Associated with the stock review plan)
Enabling act
Description
The current Locally-Engaged Staff Exclusion Approval Order excludes persons hired locally outside Canada from the entire operation of the Public Service Employment Act. The current Locally-Engaged Staff Employment Regulations prescribe an employment regime based on the framework of the former Public Service Employment Act.
The objective of this regulatory initiative is to modernize the current statutory instruments to align with the current Public Service Employment Act framework, while affording sufficient flexibility for hiring departments to operate within multiple jurisdictions.
This regulatory initiative is associated with the PSC’s stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
The departments employing persons locally, Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence, are consulted on an ongoing basis. The Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer is also consulted on this regulatory proposal.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.reglements-regulations.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2013
Review of the Public Service Employment Regulations (Associated with the stock review plan)
Enabling act
Description
The Public Service Employment Regulations expand on the operation of the Public Service Employment Act by giving effect to certain provisions relating to matters under the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction.
The objective of the review is to ensure that the regulations focus on the relevance and performance of the regulations to meet current and emerging needs of hiring organizations, as well as to eliminate any unnecessary requirements.
This regulatory initiative is associated with the PSC’s stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
Several consultations with stakeholders were held to obtain feedback on the proposed model. Key stakeholders will continue to be informed as the file progresses.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.examenrefp-pserreview.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2018
Public Service Diversity and Inclusion Exclusion Approval Order and related regulations
Enabling act
Description
The Public Service Employment Act provides the framework for the staffing system of the federal public service. It includes options to support fulfilling obligations under the Employment Equity Act such as limiting or expanding the area of selection to designated groups and establishing an employment equity organizational need. However, these measures are limited to persons of the 4 designated groups under the Employment Equity Act.
The objective of this regulatory initiative is to facilitate the appointment of persons from equity-seeking groups to and from within the public service, thereby strengthening the Government of Canada’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. This initiative will allow for appointment processes that can have eligibility restricted to such persons for reasons related to a special program to address a disadvantage.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
Stakeholders were consulted and are supportive of the regulatory initiative. Key stakeholders will continue to be informed as the file progresses.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.reglements-regulations.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021
Regulatory Initiative Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in Student Employment
Enabling act
Description
The current student employment framework is governed by the Student Employment Programs Participants Exclusion Approval Order and the Student Employment Programs Participants Regulations, which provide the requirements for appointing students in student employment programs established by the Treasury Board.
The objective of this initiative is to facilitate the appointment of participants in a student employment program belonging to an equity-seeking group for reasons related to a special program to address a disadvantage. Given that student appointments may serve as a pipeline for future public service appointments, this regulatory initiative will help achieve longer-term public service diversity and inclusion objectives.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
Consultations with stakeholders are currently underway. Key stakeholders will continue to be informed as the file progresses.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.reglements-regulations.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2022
Repeal of the Communications Security Establishment Exclusion of Positions and Employees Approval Order and related appointment regulations (Associated with the stock review plan)
Enabling act
Description
These statutory instruments exclude all positions and employees of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) from the application of the Public Service Employment Act and enable the Deputy Minister of National Defence to appoint persons to the CSE as deemed appropriate.
Since the coming into force of the National Security Act, the Chief of CSE was conferred exclusive appointment authorities. As a result, the exclusion approval order and related appointment regulations are no longer needed.
This regulatory initiative is associated with the PSC’s stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
No consultations are planned at this time.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.reglements-regulations.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2020
Review of the Appointment or Deployment of Alternates Exclusion Approval Order and related regulations (Associated with the stock review plan)
Enabling act
Description
These statutory instruments were enacted to allow for the operation of alternation provisions in the National Joint Council Work Force Adjustment Directive and other Work Force Adjustment Agreements.
On January 1, 2019, the new National Joint Council Work Force Adjustment Directive came into force. Amendments were also made to Work Force Adjustment Appendices embedded in collective agreements. As a result, these statutory instruments will be reviewed to ensure they remain aligned with the current policy objectives.
This regulatory initiative is associated with the PSC’s stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
A consultative strategy has not yet been developed.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.reglements-regulations.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021
Review of the Order designating certain portions of the Federal Public Administration (Associated with the stock review plan)
Enabling act
Description
These statutory instruments enable the employees in those portions of the federal public administration who are not otherwise employed in the public service to participate in advertised internal appointment processes where the area of selection entitles all persons employed in the public service to be considered.
This regulatory initiative is associated with the PSC’s stock review plan.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, nor on businesses.
Consultations
A consultative strategy has not yet been developed.
Further information
Not applicable.
PSC contact information
Email: cfp.reglements-regulations.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
2021
Consult the PSC’s Acts and regulations web page for:
- a list of acts and regulations administered by the PSC
- further information on the PSC’s implementation of government-wide regulatory management initiatives
Consult the following for links to the Cabinet Directive on Regulation and supporting policies and guidance, and for information on government-wide regulatory initiatives implemented by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada:
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