Osgoode CPD: 2016 Legal Guide to Pension and Benefit Entitlements Upon Marriage Breakdown

Topic Putting it all Together: Applying Your Knowledge to Real-World Fact Situations Agenda Learn how to confidently handle the complexities of dividing these key assets, in light of the latest developments. An expert faculty will discuss: How to get pension division right the first time Spousal entitlements to extended health benefits, disability and life insurance…

Federal Government Introduces Legislation to Establish Target Benefit Plans Framework

On October 19, 2016, the federal government introduced Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, legislation that would, if passed, provide a framework for the establishment, administration and supervision of target benefit plans (TBPs). TBPs provide for fixed or capped contributions, a targeted “defined benefit type” pension formula and flexibility…

Federal Government Introduces Amending Legislation to Support CPP Enhancement

On October 6, 2016, the federal government introduced Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act and the Income Tax Act, new omnibus legislation to support Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancement. If passed, Bill C-26 would, among other things, amend the CPP to: increase the maximum…

Quinte HRPA Chapter 18th Annual HR Employment & Labour Law Conference

The Human Resources field is in constant change. The challenge for all Human Resource Professionals is to keep pace with the emerging knowledge and techniques in order to support the management team with accurate and timely information. Agenda Whirlwind Tour of Key Labour and Employment Law Hot Topics Occupational Health and Safety Charges – Colin…

Ontario Moves Forward with BPS Executive Compensation Restraint

On September 6, 2016, the Ontario government published Ontario Regulation 304/16 “Executive Compensation Framework” (Regulation) under the Broader Public Sector Executive Compensation Act, 2014 (BPSECA), which provides the compensation framework in accordance with which compensation programs for “designated executives” under the BPSECA must be developed, including a detailed process and specific one-year timeline for their development…