New Regulation Outlines Process for Implementing Broader Public Sector Executive Compensation Frameworks
Currently, the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 (“BPSAA”) imposes what amounts to a compensation freeze on “designated executives” within a relatively small set of Broader Public Sector (“BPS”) organizations such as hospitals, school boards, universities and colleges. The Broader Public Sector Executive Compensation Act, 2014 (“BPSECA”), which is intended to replace the BPSAA, came...
Continue reading the post titled New Regulation Outlines Process for Implementing Broader Public Sector Executive Compensation FrameworksThe basics of the federal government wage subsidy programs
With each passing day during the COVID-19 pandemic, there seem to be more programs, lists and rules to be aware of. It can feel overwhelming to keep it all straight, so this blog will focus on the Federal Government’s two wage subsidy programs: the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy and the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. The 10% Temporary...
Continue reading the post titled The basics of the federal government wage subsidy programsJurisdictional Issues in Canadian Defamation Law: Can you sue in your home province?
In this new article Siskinds Associate Mike Polvere takes an in depth look at the issue of cross border litigation and defamation. He discusses how the courts go about choosing the best jurisdiction to hear the matter. Is it prudent to start a libel action in Canada if the person who defamed you resides in...
Continue reading the post titled Jurisdictional Issues in Canadian Defamation Law: Can you sue in your home province?Shooting the messenger- National Roundtable on Environment and Economy
The National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) was created 25 years ago to advise the Canadian government how to achieve a sustainable economy. It operated as an arm’s length policy advisory agency with multi-stakeholder, cross Canada representation. The NRTEE took its job seriously, and its reports, especially on climate change, repeatedly embarrassed...
Continue reading the post titled Shooting the messenger- National Roundtable on Environment and EconomyUnproven Complaints Against Employers Could Soon be Released to the Public
The Toronto Star has recently started a legal challenge that, if successful, may result in human rights, occupational health and safety, and other complaints made against employers being made public, despite the fact that those allegations are unproven. Most hearings today are not handled by the courts but are instead administered by a collection of...
Continue reading the post titled Unproven Complaints Against Employers Could Soon be Released to the PublicBill 66 – Expanded Municipal Zoning Power Would Make Some Environmental Land Use Policies Optional
UPDATE: Government announces that it will not be proceeding with Schedule 10 of the Bill. See update here. On December 6th, 2018, Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018, passed first reading in the Ontario legislature. The government’s Proposal Summary on the Environmental Registry indicates that the Bill is intended to “stimulate business investment, create...
Continue reading the post titled Bill 66 – Expanded Municipal Zoning Power Would Make Some Environmental Land Use Policies OptionalHow many questions is too many on an examination for discovery by written interrogatories?
In a case of sufficient size and complexity, asking several hundred questions on an examination for discovery by written interrogatories may not be disproportionate absent bad faith or illegality, according to a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In the recent case of Green v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 2020 ONSC 5342, the Court...
Continue reading the post titled How many questions is too many on an examination for discovery by written interrogatories?Now can they make you talk?
Most of the “Open for Business Act” changes to Ontario environmental laws won’t take effect till next year or so. But one important change has already happened: they may be able to make you talk.
Continue reading the post titled Now can they make you talk?Contributing to your RDSP
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a government assisted savings plan available to individuals who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and is intended to help ensure the financial security of an individual with a disability. Federal government contributions may also be available for the RDSP which can make this vehicle an excellent...
Continue reading the post titled Contributing to your RDSPFirst Decision on the Minor Injuries Guideline released by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Siskinds Partner Emily Foreman assesses and explains the first arbitration decision relating to the new Minor Injuries Guideline that has been released by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Emily explains what the MIG is, how it classifies injured persons and the benefits they receive as well as the impact of the recent FSCO decision,...
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