4. Where instructions were given to the pension committee to apply the measure provided for in paragraph 1 of section 2, the asset valuation method indicated in the instructions shall include the taking into account of the short-term fluctuations in the market value of the assets during the period determined in accordance with section 5.
However, where instructions were also given to the pension committee to apply the measure provided for in paragraph 1 of section 2 of the Regulation respecting measures to reduce the effects of the financial crisis on pension plans covered by the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R-15.1, r. 4), the asset valuation method referred to in the first paragraph shall be identical to the method indicated in the instructions.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph of section 123 of the Act, for the purposes of the actuarial valuation referred to in section 2 and subsequent actuarial valuations, the assets of the pension plan shall be established in accordance with the asset valuation method thus indicated with the exception of for the purpose of determining the degree of solvency of the pension plan.