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On October 21, 2015, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) released its investment guidance note on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors (Guidance Note) in final form.

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has issued a draft Management and Retention of Pension Plan Records by the Administrator policy which has been made public to permit comments to be made until February 26, 2010.

On May 30, 2023, Canada's Competition Bureau (Bureau) published Enforcement Guidelines (Guidance) to provide clarity on its enforcement approach to the new criminal prohibition against wage-fixing and no-poach agreements...

On March 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that, in mass termination situations, would afford employees who work solely from home...

Class Actions, Employment & Labour

On July 14, 2014, the Ontario government reintroduced its budget that it had originally tabled on May 1, 2014.

Looking ahead to 2025 in the area of pensions and employee benefits, several notable trends stand out. The following is a summary of the key trends for 2025. Pension De-risking Using Buy-in and Buy-out Annuities.

Accommodation under human rights law is a fundamental responsibility for Canadian employers. As the types of requests continue to evolve, it is important to understand both the legal requirements...

On April 2, 2008, the Court of Appeal rendered an important decision in Sean Kelly et al. v. Regie des rentes du Quebec et al.

The Canadian regulatory landscape presents a dynamic mix of regulatory, policy and governance updates that demand careful attention from Canadian pension plan sponsors and administrators.

Employers often face workplace investigations arising from employee complaints and privacy issues simultaneously. Navigating these overlapping obligations means prioritizing options, protecting employee rights and making practical decisions that minimize legal and reputational risk.

The federal cabinet granted the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans the power to issue regulations allowing certain deposits of deleterious substances.

On July 1, 2011, the new Ontario "Brownfields" rules and standards take effect.

Environmental class actions have become common for addressing environmental damages and seeking compensation through the courts.

The concept of longevity risk transfer is not new but has recently been attracting more attention both internationally and here in Canada as life expectancies continue to increase.

Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long Term Care recently announced amendments to the regulations under the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015...

On October 17, 2018, Canada officially brought into force the legalization of recreational cannabis.