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      The TPP is a registered defined benefit pension plan that offers its members a lifetime pension benefit when they retire.

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Life Events

  • Marriage Breakdown

    Under Section 41 of the Teachers’ Pension Plan Regulations, upon marriage breakdown, a former spouse of a member is entitled to receive up to one-half of the pension benefit earned during the period of marriage.

  • Leaves of Absence - Purchasing Prior Service

    You may be eligible to purchase a period of prior service for time when you were away on an authorized leave for which you did not pay contributions to the TPP.

  • Transferring Service from another Plan?

    Often Plan members belong to more than one pension plan over their career as a teacher.

  • Disability

    As of August 1, 2014, all disability pensions for Nova Scotia teachers’ are provided from the newly introduced Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union Long Term Disability Insurance plan.

  • Termination of Employment

    As a TPP member, if you terminate employment you are entitled to a pension benefit and your options will depend on whether you are vested at the time of your termination of employment and/or your age.

  • Survivor Options

    When thinking about survivor benefits for your loved ones, it is important to know who is eligible and what survivor benefits are payable.

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