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 Summary of group benefits legislation

Summary of group benefits legislation

Find current legislation information in pharmacy, health and dental, disability, and others.

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Summary of pension legislation

Provincial and federal provisions for pension standards for Canadian jurisdictions.

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Regulatory changes for Defined Contribution plans in Ontario effective February 11, 2022

Ontario - New Guidance for plan administrators

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

Legislative updates for Ontario and New Brunswick regulated pension plans

Schedule of expected pension contributions

Quebec - Amendments to the regulation respecting supplemental pension plans


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