Pensions and Benefits Law Essentials Series 

Jan. 26 - Apr. 16, 2021
Online

OBA Pensions AND Benefits Law PROGRAMS
 

The Impact of the SCC’s Decision in Fraser on Pensions Law and Beyond
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM (ET)

In mid-October, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Fraser v. Canada (Attorney General) holding that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) pension plan discriminates against women, revisiting the test and evidentiary burden in adverse effects discrimination cases under the Charter. Join us as our stellar faculty, several of whom were involved in the case, examine the decision and analyze its impact moving forward. While providing context for the case, our panelists will explore the practical consequences for pensions and benefits law, as well as other practice areas in light of this decision. This experienced panel will also consider what this decision means for equality rights, and what new considerations should be applied to ensure that particular groups do not face discrimination in pension plans going forward. A key decision such as this one from Canada’s highest court raises critical concerns for pensions and benefits law, as well as significant developments in equality rights law. Understand how to assess your client’s pension plans in light of this significant decision so as to provide them with the best advice possible. Our discussion will bring you up to speed on how to tackle the critical concerns raised, as well as how momentum from this case may serve to advance human right claims.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Nicole Biros-Bolton, Ross & McBride LLP
Tracy Solhi, Morneau Shepell

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Andrea Boctor, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Yashoda Ranganathan, Ministry of the Attorney General – Constitutional Law Branch
Megan Stephens, Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)



Key Intersection Points of Pensions and Benefits Law with Family and Trusts and Estates Law
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM (ET)

Join us for a unique examination of the key issues that arise when pensions and benefits law intersects with both family law and trusts and estates law. Our roundtable discussion involving family law issues will focus on the division of pension benefits upon marriage breakdown including an update on the status of FSRA’s Technical Advisory Committee for Family Law Pension Matters. For the discussion on trusts and estates matters, our experienced faculty will examine the law in respect of beneficiary designations under plans (pension and non-pension benefit plans) with a focus on the recent decision of Calmusky. We will also look at best practice tips, common pitfalls, and recent cases and legislative developments that relate to both family law and trusts and estates law in the context of pensions and benefits law. Stay current while broadening your scope of practice with this unique and timely analysis of relevant issues in these interconnected practice areas.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Kim Ozubko, Miller Thomson LLP
Katherine Batycky, Stoner & Company Family Law Associates

SPEAKERS

Elizabeth Bozek, BMO
Michelle Rival, Willis Towers Watson Canada Inc.



The Intersection of Pensions and Benefits Law and Insolvency Law
Friday, April 16, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM (ET)

Corporate insolvency proceedings create difficulties for all of the company’s stakeholders. For businesses with pension and benefit plans, there are many implications and tensions between insolvency law and pensions and benefits law. Join us as our stellar faculty, which includes lawyers acting for both pensioners and employees and for companies, lenders, and other insolvency stakeholders, examines the issues that need to be resolved when a company with a pension plan enters insolvency proceedings. Using timely and relevant case studies, our experienced panel will tackle this topic while focusing on the critical issues that both pensions and benefit and insolvency practitioners must be aware of when working on these types of files. Ensure that you stay ahead of the curve by broadening your legal toolkit.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

James Harnum, Koskie Minsky LLP
Sam Rappos, Chaitons LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Hamish Dunlop, Morneau Shepell
Andrew Hatnay, Koskie Minsky LLP
D.J. Miller, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP

Program Details

Program Titles: The Impact of the SCC’s Decision in Fraser on Pensions Law and Beyond Key Intersection Points of Pensions and Benefits Law with Family and Trusts and Estates Law The Intersection of Pensions and Benefits Law and Insolvency Law
Dates & Times: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
12 pm - 1 pm (ET)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
12 pm - 1 pm (ET)
Friday, April 16, 2021
12 pm - 1 pm (ET)
 
 

PROGRAM PRICE

CBA Member: $132* | CBA Student Member: $63* | Non-Member: $249*

*plus applicable taxes

 

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