Vesting and Locking-in Rules
| Benefits Accrued after Current Legislation Effective Date | ||||
| Province | Effective Date | Type of Service | Service | Age |
| British Columbia | January 1, 1998 | Employment | 2 | |
| Alberta | January 1, 1987 | Employment | 5 | |
| Saskatchewan | January 1, 1994 | Employment | 2 | |
| Manitoba | January 1, 1985 | Employment | 2 | |
| Ontario | January 1, 1987 | Participation | 2 | |
| Québec | January 1, 1990 | Participation | 2 | |
| New Brunswick | January 1, 1992 | Employment | 5 | |
| Nova Scotia | January 1, 1988 | Participation | 2 | 45 |
| Newfoundland | January 1, 1985 | Employment | 10 | |
| Federal | January 1, 1987 | Participation | 2 | |