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De nouveaux développements sur le plan réglementaire, technologique et culturel viennent façonner l’évolution du secteur des régimes de retraite et des avantages sociaux au Canada en 2024....more
New regulatory, technological and cultural developments are shaping the evolution of Canada’s pensions and benefits sector in 2024. Below are five factors impacting how pension plans and funds operate...more
L’Autorité ontarienne de réglementation des services financiers (l’« ARSF ») a publié la version finale de sa Ligne directrice relative aux modifications d’un régime de retraite, laquelle est entrée en vigueur le 4 juin 2024...more
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has published its final Guidance on Pension Plan Amendments effective June 4, 2024 (Amendment Guidance). The Amendment Guidance describes FSRA’s approach to the...more
Le 16 avril 2024, le gouvernement fédéral a déposé son budget de 2024 (le « Budget 2024 »), lequel renferme un certain nombre de dispositions concernant les régimes de retraite, les avantages sociaux et la rémunération des...more
On April 16, 2024, the federal government tabled its 2024 budget (2024 Budget), which included a number of provisions related to pensions, benefits and executive compensation. Here is an overview of such key provisions in...more
On March 26, 2024, the Ontario government published their 2024 Budget, in which it was announced that draft regulations to Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act (PBA) would be introduced for review in the summer of 2024, with the...more
Le 26 mars 2024, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a déposé son budget 2024 (le « Budget ») et a présenté le projet de loi 180, Loi de 2024 visant à bâtir un Ontario meilleur (mesures budgétaires) (le « projet de loi 180 »). Le...more
On March 26, 2024, the Ontario government tabled its 2024 Budget (Budget) and introduced Bill 180, Building a Better Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2024 (Bill 180). The Budget contains pension-related announcements, and Bill...more
When engaging employees (or acquiring a business that engages employees) in the Canadian province of Québec, employers and prospective employers should note two unique pension and benefit law requirements, which are absent in...more
What is the appropriate treatment under Quebec law of the equity-based incentives of an employee, upon termination of their employment without cause (serious reason)? Twenty years of case law suggest the question is all but...more
Canadian pension law went through numerous changes in 2023. Below is an overview of certain significant developments from the previous year as we look ahead to what may be coming next....more
L’Agence du revenu du Canada (l’« ARC ») a adopté une nouvelle politique administrative (la « nouvelle politique administrative ») qui est entrée en vigueur le 1er janvier 2024. La nouvelle politique administrative permet de...more
It is undoubtedly true that the employment relationship has changed because of the pandemic. The era of hybrid and remote workers is likely here to stay, at least for the time being, and this has left employers, the...more
All Canadian employers other than those in Quebec are required to: Deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions from their employees’ pensionable earnings if the employee meets certain conditions; Contribute an...more
Effective January 1, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a new administrative policy (New Administrative Policy) for determining the province or territory of employment (POE) for payroll deduction purposes of employees...more
The new year brings new considerations for pension fund and sovereign investors. Below are a few key topics to keep in mind going into 2024...more
On November 30, 2023, the federal government introduced Bill C-59, Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill C-59), which included proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) (ITA) to implement changes...more
On November 21, 2023, the Canadian Department of Finance (“Finance”) released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement (“FES 2023”). The focus of FES 2023 was on affordability measures, particularly with respect to housing. New...more
This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of bankruptcy, insolvency and rehabilitation in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these market places and does not offer specific legal advice. This...more
On October 4, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) released details of a new supervisory framework (“New Framework”) that will apply as of April 1, 2024 to federally-regulated financial...more
On June 22, 2023, Bill C-47 received royal assent, implementing a variety of amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) (ITA) and its regulations (ITA Regulations) tabled as part of the 2023 Federal Budget. As we previously...more
This is an update of our original blog dated April 24, 2023. Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 received Royal...more
Retirement compensation arrangements (RCAs) are, in appropriate circumstances, a useful tool for employers to provide supplemental pension benefits to employees, but such arrangements come at a cost of refundable tax under...more
On March 28, 2023, the federal government tabled its 2023 budget, “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future” (the “Budget”). Last week, our Tax Group released its comprehensive Budget...more