On April 13, 2016, the Ontario government passed Bill 173, Jobs for Today and Tomorrow Act (Budget Measures), 2016, omnibus legislation giving effect to initiatives contained in the Ontario Budget 2016. See our FTR Now of February 29, 2016, Ontario Budget 2016, for a detailed discussion of those initiatives of interest to employers, human resources professionals and…
Practice Area: Pensions, Benefits & Compensation
Ontario Tables New ORPP Implementation Legislation
On April 14, 2016, the Ontario government announced the introduction of new Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) legislation.
Emerging Issues in University Governance and Academic Administration
The purpose of this session is to provide University Counsel and Senior Academic Administrators with an overview of the latest legal developments affecting Universities. The University sector faces enormous economic and legal pressures that are driving rapid changes on campuses across Canada.
Pensions Summit 2016: Sustainable Retirement Solutions for Canadians
Topic What’s on the Horizon for Provincial Retirement Programs? An Overview of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) Agenda
Advised on the pension and benefits aspects of the acquisition of a Canadian directories business by a global asset management firm.
Advised on the pension and benefits aspects of the acquisition of a Canadian directories business by a global asset management firm.
Chambers Global 2016 Recognizes Stephen Shamie
Hicks Morley has been ranked in Chambers Global 2016. Hicks Morley’s Partner, Stephen Shamie, is listed as a notable practitioner in Canada, Employment & Labour and “his judgement, strategic ability and availability” are highlighted as strengths…
Federal Budget 2016
On March 22, 2016, the federal government tabled its 2016 Budget, Growing the Middle Class (Budget). While certain key legislative initiatives are already underway in respect of reforms to the federal labour regime…
CAPSA Consults on Revised Pension Plan Governance Guideline
On March 11, 2016, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released draft revisions to CAPSA Guideline No. 4: Pension Plan Governance and the related Self-Assessment Questionnaire and FAQ Document for consultation.
Qualified Foreign Pension Fund Exemptions for Certain U.S. Investment Offerings
Canadian pension funds are continually seeking investment opportunities abroad with a view to diversifying their portfolio and maximizing risk-adjusted returns. Offerings of investments in U.S. real estate and infrastructure projects will likely increase as a result of recent U.S. legal reforms which aim to attract foreign investment in these areas. Under the U.S. Foreign Investment in Real…
South Central Human Resources Group Meeting
Topic Legal Update