Not a "full" pension - that is tied to years of service. This permits them to be members of the plan.
A CAF member qualifies for a pension in two years; MPs require a minimum of six years to vest.
A CAF member contributes a maximum of 12.25% of earnings for their pension; MPs contribute 23.34%.
A CAF member with 25 years of paid service can retire and draw their pension regardless of their age without penalty; MPs can draw only at age 55 and are subject to a penalty of 1% for every year below age 65.
Report on the Administration of the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act.
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