Human Resources Legislative Update

Alberta Pension Reform Bill Passes Third Reading

Human Resources Legislative Update

Alberta Pension Reform Bill Passes Third Reading

Date: November 28, 2012

On November 20, 2012, Bill 10, Employment Pension Plans Act, passed Third Reading in the Alberta Legislature. As previously reported, Bill 10 is an overhaul of the existing pension legislation in Alberta and will repeal and replace the Employment Pension Plans Act. The government of Alberta has issued an update outlining the key differences between Bill 10 and its predecessor legislation.

Bill 10 will not be proclaimed into force until its supporting regulation is in place.