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…
Practice Area: Pensions, Benefits & Compensation
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…
Peel HRPA Chapter 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.
Ontario Hospital Association (OHA): New Regulation on Executive Compensation Webinar
Earlier this fall, the President of the Treasury Board Secretariat announced an Executive Compensation Framework that applies to all broader public sector employers in Ontario, including hospitals.
Advantage CPD: CPP – The Next Generation
Join guest panelist, Allan Shapira, Senior Actuary and Managing Director at Aon Hewitt…
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…
Ontario Consults on (Revised) Proposed Amendments to Advisory Committee Regulations
The Ontario government is consulting on a revised proposal for amending the Pension Benefits Act(PBA) regulations with respect to Pension Advisory Committees (PACs). The consultation is open only until September 12, 2016…
Three Hicks Morley Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits 2016
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that three of our lawyers have been recognized as among the world’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal Canada: Labour, Employment & Benefits 2016 guide. Through peer nominations John E. Brooks, Craig S. Rix and Stephen J Shamie are named.