On February 19, 2011, the federal government proposed new regulations under the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act relating to the garnishment of designated federal monies for the purposes of family support obligations. Specifically, the proposed regulations would designate two new income-related federal sources of funds under section 3 of the Act, including payments…
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Solvency Funding Relief Proposal for Public Sector and BPS Pension Plans Released
On February 10, 2011, the Ontario government released its proposed details regarding solvency funding relief for the public sector and broader public sector (“BPS”). The government first announced that it would consider providing solvency funding relief for university pension plans on August 5, 2010 (which was consistent with the 2010 Budget announcement that solvency funding…
2011 Minimum Wage Rate Set at $10.25 Per Hour
On February 11, 2011, the Ontario government announced that the provincial minimum wage rate will remain fixed at $10.25 per hour in 2011.
Solvency Funding Relief Details for Broader Public Sector Released by Ontario Government
On February 10, 2011, the Ontario government released the Details of the Proposed Temporary Solvency Funding Relief for Certain Pension Plans in the Broader Public Sector (“BPS”) (the “Details”). The government previously announced that it would consider providing solvency funding relief for pension plans provided in respect of BPS employers in the university sector on…
“Compliance Report” under Wage Freeze Act Now Available
The Ontario government published Form 1 (“Compliance Report”) to O. Reg. 6/11, which was made under the Public Sector Compensation to Protect Public Services Act, 2010 earlier this year. As previously reported, O. Reg. 6/11 specifically prescribes mandatory Compliance Reports under section 13(1) of the Act.
C-28, formerly the “Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act“
As we reported, Bill C-28 (formerly the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act), received Royal Assent on December 15, 2010, and will come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. Bill C-28 was originally introduced with a Short Title, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act. At…
2011 Winter Issue
FOCUS ON MUNICIPAL Municipal miracles – doing more with less LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS Attendance management and innocent absenteeism Child-related responsibilities and family status protection PROFILE From farm to firm Download PDF
House of Commons Resumes Sitting
On January 31, 2011, the House of Commons resumed sitting.
Bill C-28 Receives Royal Assent
On December 15, 2010, Bill C-28 (formerly the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act), received Royal Assent. The Bill will come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. As previously reported, the Bill enacts comprehensive anti-SPAM legislation and specifically amends PIPEDA to prohibit the collection of personal…
Compliance Reports Regulation Filed Under Wage Freeze Act
On January 17, 2011, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 6/11 under the Public Sector Compensation to Protect Public Services Act, 2010. The regulation specifically prescribes the following Compliance Reports, which are required to be given to the Minister under section 13(1) of the Act (Reports by employers): a compliance report for the period beginning…