Ontario Government Calls for Comments on Proposal to Eliminate the 30% Rule for Pension Investment
The Pension Policy Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Finance has issued a call for comments on proposed amendments to eliminate the "30% Rule" for investments by Ontario pension plans. Submissions are due by April 29, 2016.
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Panoramic: Pensions & Retirement Plans 2026 – Canada Chapter
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Panoramic: Pensions & Retirement Plans 2025 – Canada Chapter
Brian Sweigman authored the Canada Chapter of Lexology's Panoramic: Pensions & Retirement Plans 2025. This guide offers a side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into the statutory… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Ontario's Working for Workers Five Act; It May be Time to Review Your Employment Policies
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Key Court Rulings Shaping the Enforceability of Employment Agreements
Employment law has been evolving rapidly over the past few years making it critical for employers to keep up to date with new case law. We suggest that employers make it a priority to review and… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Consideration of Government of Canada’s proposal to remove 30% rule for pension funds, Lexpert
In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, author Brian Sweigman explores how the context has changed both for Canadian pension funds, as global investment leaders seeking to maximize returns for… -
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Understanding Cyber Risks for Pension Plan Administrators, ACPM
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Aging and Healthcare
Welltower acquires Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio for $4.6 billion
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GTCR-backed Ascent Sports Group acquires LiveBarn
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Coeur Mining, Inc. acquires New Gold Inc. for US$7 billion
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Hudbay Minerals to acquire Arizona Sonoran for US$1.48 billion
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Gold Candle acquires Fokus Mining
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Dayforce taken private by Thoma Bravo for US$12.3 billion
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Goodmans Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada
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Goodmans Advised Welltower Inc. on Successful Acquisition of Amica Portfolio from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 90 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across…