On April 29, 2013, the federal government tabled Bill C-60, Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, omnibus legislation giving effect to some of its Budget 2013 initiatives. In conjunction with the tabling of Bill C-60 and further to its Budget 2013 initiative to ensure that Canadians have first priority at job opportunities when they…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Registered Human Resources Professionals Act, 2013 Passes Second Reading
On April 25, 2013, Bill 32, Registered Human Resources Professionals Act, 2013, carried at Second Reading and was ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. As previously reported, if passed Bill 32 would repeal the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario Act, 1990. Among other things, it would provide a framework…
George Vuicic Quoted in the CBA National Magazine
Hicks Morley’s George Vuicic was quoted in the April-May 2013 edition of the CBA National Magazine in an article entitled, “Labour Pains.” This article discusses future trends in Canada’s labour laws as a result of the global economy, a relatively strong Canadian dollar, and tough times in the nation’s manufacturing industry. George states, “there have…
Federal Social Security Tribunal Now Operational
On April 1, 2013, the federal Social Security Tribunal (“SST”) became operational. It creates a new appeals process for decisions made under the Employment Insurance Act (“EI Act”), the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) and the Old Age Security Act (“OAS Act”). The SST was enacted by the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act (“JGLPA”), omnibus legislation…
Ontario Introduces Security for Critical Facilities Legislation
On April 10, 2013, the Ontario government introduced Bill 51, Security for Courts, Electricity Generating Facilities and Nuclear Facilities Act, 2013. If passed, Bill 51 would: Repeal the Public Works Protection Act; Amend the Police Services Act to establish powers that may be exercised by an authorized person relating to court security and to create…
Regulations under Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 Now in Force
On April 8, 2013, O. Reg. 421/12 (General), as amended by O. Reg. 130/13, made under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (“OCTAA”) came into force. O. Reg. 421/12 establishes certain exemptions under OCTAA and contains transitional provisions regarding, for example, certificates of qualification and statements of membership issued under either the…
New EI Benefit Rate Calculation to Come Into Force April 7, 2013
On April 7, 2013, certain amendments to the Employment Insurance Act (“EI Act”) made by the federal government’s Budget 2012 legislation, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, will come into force and create a new benefit rate calculation for employment insurance benefits. As of April 7, 2013, the calculation of the benefit rate of most…
Natasha Monkman Quoted in the Financial Post
Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman was quoted in the March 28, 2013 edition of the Financial Post. In an article entitled “Supreme Court of Canada refuses leave for appeal of Carrigan pension decision,” they comment on the Financial Services Commission of Ontario’s letter and state, “it remains to be seen whether there will be any policy…
Ottawa Business Journal Publishes Article by George Vuicic
Hicks Morley’s George Vuicic authored an article for the March 25, 2013 edition of Ottawa Business Journal . The article entitled, “Internships in Ontario: A checklist for employers” provides an overview of the regulations which govern organizations as they plan an internship for newcomers to Canada, as well as what factors can contribute to a…
Federal Budget 2013
On March 21, 2013, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable James M. Flaherty, tabled the 2013 Federal Budget “Jobs, Growth and Long Term Prosperity – Economic Action Plan 2013.” In this FTR Now we review those Budget items that are of most interest to employers, human resources professionals and pension plan administrators. These include: Amendments…