On June 3, 2010, Bill 43, the Post-Secondary Education Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010, carried at Third Reading. As previously reported, this omnibus legislation amends Ontario’s Post-Secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, and the Ontario College of Art & Design Act, 2002.
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Hicks Morley publishes a number of materials, both electronic and print, on issue-specific and sector-specific topics of interest to our clients. Our insights section has links to all of our various publications, updates and blogs, both current and historical, to keep you informed of developments in the law that impact human resources.
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Passes Healthcare Accountability Legislation
On June 3, 2010, Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010, was reported as amended by the Standing Committee on Justice Policy and carried at Third Reading. Following Royal Assent, most of the Act will come into force on a date to be named by Proclamation. As previously reported, the Act makes health…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporate Governance Legislation Passes Second Reading, Sent to Committee
On June 2, 2010, Bill 65, the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, carried at Second Reading and was Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy. As previously reported, the legislation is designed to modernize the legal framework in which not-for-profits operate.
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Passes New Retirement Homes Act
On June 2, 2010, Bill 21, the New Retirement Homes Act, 2010, carried at Third Reading after being reported as amended by the Standing Committee on social policy. Bill 21 was introduced on March 30, 2010 and provides legislative protection for seniors living in retirement homes. Parts III to IX of the Act come into…
An Educator’s Guide to Special Education Law, Second Edition
This book provides a complete and comprehensive account of the legal and administrative issues arising from the special education process. It details changes to the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Education Act and how the changes impact upon educators. It also updates case law generated by the courts, the Special Education Tribunal and the…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Releases Independent Review of AODA
On May 31, 2010, the government released Charles Beer’s independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The government also announced that it is in the process of combining the information and communications, employment and transportation standards into a single, integrated regulation. This initiative is intended to make them “more flexible” for…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Federal Amendments to PIPEDA Introduced
On May 25, 2010, the federal government introduced two Bills that, if passed, would significantly amend PIPEDA: Bill C-29, the Safeguarding Canadians’ Personal Information Act and Bill C-28, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act. Bill C-29 would: specify the elements of valid consent for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information; permit the…
Human Resources Legislative Update
New Teacher Qualification Regulations
On May 20, 2010, the government filed the following new regulation under the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996: O. Reg. 176/10, which outlines the requirements for obtaining a certificate of qualification and registration. With certain exceptions, the Regulation is now in force. O. Reg. 182/10, which outlines amendments to O. Reg. 347/02 (the accreditation…
Human Resources Legislative Update
New Education Act Regulations
On May 20, 2010, the Ontario government filed the following Regulations under the Education Act: O. Reg. 180/10 (Supervisory Officers), in part clarifying the definition of “acceptable post-secondary degree” for the purposes of s. 1(1) of Regulation 309 of R.R.O. 1990; O. Reg. 183/10 (Operation of Schools), dealing with the assignment or appointment of teachers…
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Implementing Phase One of Ontario Pension Reform: A Roadmap for Plan Sponsors and Administrators
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Bill 236, the Pension Benefits Amendment Act, 2010 (“Bill 236”), the first major piece of pension reform legislation to be approved by the Ontario Legislature in over two decades, received Royal Assent. The Bill 236 amendments enhance certain individual member rights and entitlements, provide the Superintendent of Financial Services with…