As we reported, Bill C-28 (formerly the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act), received Royal Assent on December 15, 2010, and will come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. Bill C-28 was originally introduced with a Short Title, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act. At…
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House of Commons Resumes Sitting
On January 31, 2011, the House of Commons resumed sitting.
Bill C-28 Receives Royal Assent
On December 15, 2010, Bill C-28 (formerly the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act), received Royal Assent. The Bill will come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. As previously reported, the Bill enacts comprehensive anti-SPAM legislation and specifically amends PIPEDA to prohibit the collection of personal…
Compliance Reports Regulation Filed Under Wage Freeze Act
On January 17, 2011, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 6/11 under the Public Sector Compensation to Protect Public Services Act, 2010. The regulation specifically prescribes the following Compliance Reports, which are required to be given to the Minister under section 13(1) of the Act (Reports by employers): a compliance report for the period beginning…
Ambulance Act Regulation Filed
On December 30, 2010, the Ontario government filed amendments to Regulation 257/00 (General) under the Ambulance Act. O. Reg. 527/10 changes the heading of Part V from “Standard of Patient Care and Transportation” to “Standard of Patient Care and Documentation”, among other things. The amendments also add a new section 11.1, requiring ambulance operators, emergency…
Ontario’s Accountability Bill Comes Into Force
Subject to the following exceptions, Bill 122, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010, was proclaimed in force on January 1, 2011: the amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), which come into force on January 1, 2012; and sections 5 to 16, dealing with the reporting of consultants and…
Healthcare “Quality Committee” Provisions Now In Force
On January 1, 2011, sections 3 and 4 of Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010, were proclaimed in force. These provide for the establishment of “Quality Committees” and their responsibilities.
CPP Regulatory Amendments In Force
On January 1, 2011, Regulations Amending the Canada Pension Plan Regulations came into force (SOR/2010-300). The regulations implement the legislative amendments in the Economic Recovery Act (stimulus) (which received Royal Assent on December 15, 2009) and are intended to restore and enhance the actuarial adjustments made to Canada Pension Plan retirement pensions taken before and…
FSCO Releases Plan Administrator Guideline for Public Consultation
On December 15, 2010, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (“FSCO”) posted a draft consultation policy (the “policy”) regarding the management of inquiries and complaints by plan administrators. FSCO also posted a draft consultation guideline for developing a written policy (the “guideline”) on managing inquiries and complaints from plan beneficiaries for public review and commentary….
House of Commons Adjourns Until January 31, 2011
On Thursday, December 16, 2010, the federal House of Commons adjourned until 11:00 a.m. (EDT) on Monday, January 31, 2011.