Proceeds from the underfunded St. Anne-Nackawic pulp mill pension fund will go to all former employees, not just the retirees.

A New Brunswick court has ruled that legislation enacted by the province last year to give some funds to all employees who had made a contribution was lawful.

Previously, legislation concerning underfunded pension plans dictated that only those eligible for pensions at the time would receive benefits.

The mill was shut down in September 2004.

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