The Ministry of Community and Social Services (the “Ministry”) has released for public comment the long-awaited draft Integrated Accessibility Standards regulation (the “Draft Regulation”) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA” or the “Act“). The 54-page Draft Regulation combines accessibility standards in three areas: information and communication, employment, and transportation. It…
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Human Resources Legislative Update
Proposed AODA Integrated Accessibility Regulation Posted For Public Comment
On February 1, 2011, the Ontario government published its proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation (“IAR”) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) for final public review and commentary. This draft regulation reflects public input received on the initial draft Integrated Accessibility Standard summary of proposed regulatory requirements released in September 2010. Among the…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Community Care Access Corporations Act Regulation Filed
On February 1, 2011, the Ontario government filed further amendments to O. Reg. 554/06 (as previously amended by O. Reg. 251/09) under the Community Care Access Corporations Act, 2001. O. Reg. 26/11 (Community Care Access Corporations) prescribes a new “charitable object” for the purposes of section 5 of the Act, adding supportive housing programs that…
Human Resources Legislative Update
TTC Labour Disputes Resolution Act, 2011 (Bill 150)
Bill 150, the Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act, 2011, proposed legislation announced yesterday by the Ontario government, has now been posted on the Legislative Assembly website.
Human Resources Legislative Update
New Retirement Homes Act, 2010 Regulations Proposed
On February 22, 2011, the Ontario government announced proposed regulations under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010. In part, the regulations would define “retirement home” for the purposes of the Act as a facility with a minimum of six qualifying residents, excluding the premises or parts of premises used to deliver certain programs for which there…
Human Resources Legislative Update
TTC “Essential Service” Legislation to be Introduced
On February 22, 2011, the Ontario government announced plans to introduce the Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act, 2011, legislation designating the Toronto Transit Commission an essential service. The legislation, if passed, would provide for binding arbitration by a neutral third party where a collective agreement cannot be reached through bargaining, effectively banning strikes…
Human Resources Legislative Update
Ontario Legislative Assembly Resumes Sitting
On February 22, 2011, the House resumed sitting.
Human Resources Legislative Update
New Federal Family Support Garnishment Regulations
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…
FTR Now
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…
Human Resources Legislative Update
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…