Government To Provide Job Protection For Reservists And Support To Student Reser

The proposed legislative amendments will be made to the Canada Labour Code, the Public Service Employment Act, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and other statutes and regulations as necessary. They will protect the civilian jobs of some 2,000 reservists who work for employers in federally regulated industries and the federal public sector. The amendments will also allow the 12,000 student reservists attending a post-secondary institution full time to retain their active student status for the purposes of the Canada Student Loan Program. Reservists who have student loans will not accrue interest on their loans and will not be required to make payments while on active duty. "Student reservists will appreciate this support," said the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. "It will facilitate the return to studies for reservists once they return home." The proposed legislative changes are part of a comprehensive reinstatement strategy for the Canadian Reserve Force announced on January 8, 2008. In addition to the proposed amendments, the federal government will also work with the provinces and territories regarding best practices and the uniform application of reservist reinstatement policies across Canada. "Reservists are an integral part of Canada's military," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. "With the assistance of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, we will continue working with employers to ensure that our reservists have the support they need to continue being a vital and vibrant part of our Canadian Forces." ... http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=817309

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