On June 29, 2012, Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, received Royal Assent. Bill C-38 is omnibus legislation intended to give effect to certain key initiatives outlined in the federal government’s Budget 2012. For more information about Bill C-38, see our April 27, 2012 blog post and our FTR Now, “Federal Budget 2012…
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Gender Identity, Gender Expression Amendments to Human Rights Code Now In Force
On June 19, 2012, Bill 33, Toby’s Act (Right to be Free from Discrimination and Harassment Because of Gender Identity or Gender Expression), 2012 received Royal Assent and came into force on that date. As previously reported, Bill 33 amends the Human Rights Code to specify that every person has a right to equal treatment…
Amendments to Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Proposed
On June 16, 2012, the federal government published draft regulations made under the Canada Labour Code which propose amendments to, among other things, the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Generally, the proposed amendments would repeal the requirement for organizations to seek the approval of the Minister of Labour to deliver first-aid courses. This would…
Pooled Registered Pension Plan Act Receives Royal Assent
The federal government has announced that Bill C-25, An Act relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts, will receive Royal Assent today, June 28, 2012. As previously reported, Bill C-25 is new legislation implementing the framework for federally regulated pooled registered pension plans (“PRPPs”).
House of Commons Passes the Federal Budget Implementation Bill (C-38)
On June 18, 2012, after voting on over 800 proposed amendments, the House of Commons passed Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, the omnibus legislation intended to give effect to certain key initiatives outlined in its Budget 2012. Bill C-38 now moves to the Senate for review and confirmation. For more information about…
Federal Pooled Registered Pension Plan (“PRPP”) Legislation Passes Third Reading
On June 12, 2012, Bill C-25, An Act relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts, passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. It will proceed to the Senate for further debate.
Federal Pooled Registered Pension Plan (“PRPP”) Legislation Reported Back to House
On May 28, 2012, Bill C-25, An Act relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts was reported back as amended to the House of Commons following its consideration by the Standing Committee on Finance, and the House passed a motion concurring with the report. Third reading of Bill C-25…
Federal Budget Implementation Bill Introduced (C-38)
On April 26, 2012, the federal government introduced Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, omnibus legislation intended to give effect to certain key initiatives outlined in its Budget 2012. Among other matters, Bill C-38 would, if passed, amend Part I of the Canada Labour Code (“Code”) to require each party to a collective…
Federal Government Tables Budget 2012
On March 29, 2012, the federal government tabled its 2012 Budget, Economic Action Plan 2012 – A Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity. Among other things, the Budget includes the following proposals: a requirement that federally regulated private sector employers insure the long-term disability plans they offer to employees; tax changes in respect of…
Federal Pooled Registered Pension Plan (“PRPP”) Legislation Referred to Committee
On February 1, 2012, Bill C-25, An Act relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts passed at Second Reading in the House of Commons, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. As previously reported, Bill C-25 is new legislation implementing the framework for federally regulated PRPPs, and…