Mind the Gap: Disability Leaves, Pension Contributions, and the Cost of Ambiguity

A recent Québec Superior Court decision (Association des pompiers et pompières de Gatineau (AAPG) v. Lévesque, 2026 QCCS 1321) highlights the disputes that can arise when disability-related pension provisions in collective agreements are drafted or administered without sufficient precision. It is also a timely reminder that pension accrual and contribution mechanics during periods of disability (and other protected leaves) require careful drafting and consistent administrative follow-through.... By: Stikeman Elliott LLP