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…
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Human Resources Legislative Update
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”).
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Files Significant Regulations under the Pension Benefits Act
On June 26, 2012, the Ontario government filed a number of amendments to regulations made under the Pension Benefits Act (“PBA”). Specifically, the government filed the much anticipated O. Reg. 178/12 amending General Regulation 909 to support numerous pension reforms. As reported in prior posts and our FTR Now of May 9, 2012, “Implementation of…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Files BPS Solvency Funding Relief, JSPP Funding Rules and Filing of Actuarial Valuations Regulation
On June 22, 2012, the Ontario government filed O. Reg 164/12 made under the Pension Benefits Act, amending Regulation 909 (General). Generally speaking, plan administrators are required to file actuarial valuations within nine months from the date of the valuation. O. Reg 164/12 provides an extension to the window for filing actuarial valuations in accordance…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Legislative Assembly Adjourns Until September 10, 2012
On June 20, 2012, the House adjourned for the summer break. It is scheduled to resume sitting on September 10, 2012.
FTR Now
Amended Ontario Budget Bill Passes
INTRODUCTION Earlier today, the Ontario Legislature passed the government’s Budget bill – Bill 55, the Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2012. In this FTR Now, we will consider the status of the government’s Budget measures generally, and review the key changes adopted by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (the “Committee”)…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Amended Ontario Budget Bill Passes Third Reading, Receives Royal Assent
On June 20, 2012, Bill 55, Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2012 (“Bill 55”) passed Third Reading, as amended by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (“Committee”). Among other matters, proposed amendments to interest arbitration processes under a variety of statutes were deleted from the Bill, including the Ambulance Services Collective…
Human Resources Legislative Update
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…
FTR Now
Gender Identity, Gender Expression now Protected by Ontario Human Rights Code
On June 13, 2012, the Ontario legislature passed an amendment to the Ontario Human Rights Code which extends protection against discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or gender expression. The amendment was proposed in a Private Member Bill and received support of all three parties. This FTR Now discusses the amendment and its implications…
Human Resources Legislative Update
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.