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CSB Payroll Savings Program to be discontinued

Posted by Human Resources on May 4, 2017 in Human Resources

The Government of Canada recently announced it will discontinue the sale of Canada Savings Bonds (CSBs) purchased through the Payroll Savings Program effective November 2017.Ìý

What this means if you are currently enrolled in the Program?

  • Your CSB contributions will continue to be deducted from your pay and go towards your CSB Payroll Savings Plan until October 31, 2017.
  • The funds in your Payroll Savings Plan are safe, guaranteed and will be honoured. Bond series in your plan will continue to earn interest until redemption or maturity, whichever comes first.
  • You will continue to have access to your funds 24/7 through . If you wish to prior to the maturity date, you can do so online or by using the automated telephone service.
  • As each bond series in your plan matures, the funds (principal and interest) associated with that series will automatically be paid out to you by cheque or direct deposit according to your account information.
  • After all the bond series in your plan have been redeemed or paid out, your plan will be closed.

For more information about the discontinuation of the CSB Payroll Savings Program, please visit to access Questions and Answers for Payroll Savings Program - Employees.Ìý