Category Archives: Legislation

2024 Important Messages

Important Messages Bulletin for Plan Sponsors and Administrators – Your Guide to 2024 Changes! Stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive guide to the latest legislative changes and industry insights, designed to support you in the year ahead. VIEW PDF>  

2023 Important Messages

Group Benefit Plan Administrators 2023 IMPORTANT MESSAGES Summary of changes to: Employment Insurance (EI), EI Sickness Benefit, Canada Dental Benefit (CDB), Québec Parental Insurance Plan Premium (QPIP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Québec Pension Plan (QPP) and Provincial Plan Highlights. VIEW PDF>  

2022 Important Messages

Group Benefit Plan Administrators 2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGES Summary of changes to: Employment Insurance (EI), EI Reduction Program, Canada Recovery Benefits (CRB), Québec Parental Insurance Plan Premium (QPIP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Québec Pension Plan (QPP) and Provincial Health Care Premiums. VIEW PDF>  

5 paid sick days coming to workers in BC January 1, 2022

On November 24, 2021, B.C. became the first province in Canada to legislate a minimum of 5 paid sick days for all workers covered by the Employment Standards Act (ESA), including part-time, temporary or casual workers. This action is in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic has highlighted that when workers […]