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 Summary of group benefits legislation

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Summary of pension legislation

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Federal Bill C-47 passed and received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023

Ontario Pension Services Portal (PSP)
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Regulatory changes for defined contribution plans in Ontario effective February 11, 2022

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Effective October 1, 2021: important changes to Manitoba’s pension legislation

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Quebec—amendments to the regulation respecting supplemental pension plans


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