Legislative and Policy Update - Week of Week of November 30 2020 December 04, 2020 This week in the legislature the government remained focused on curbing the continued spread and impact of COVID-19. The government announced the creation of a Support for Learners program to provide additional financial support to parents and an investment in the tourism industry to support its ‘long-term sustainability’.
Legislative and Policy Update - Week of November 23 2020 November 27, 2020 This week in the legislature the government remained focused on curbing the continued spread of COVID-19 as Toronto and the Region of Peel were placed in a 28-day lockdown. The government announced holiday celebrations should only take place with family members and also announced the release of new technology allowing for COVID-19 rapid tests. The Auditor General released a special report this week criticizing the government for its handling of the pandemic.
Legislative and Policy Update - Week of November 16 2020 November 20, 2020 This week in the legislature the government remained focused on the continued spread of COVID-19 as it made plans for further restrictions in the hardest hit areas in the lead up to the holiday season. The government announced the creation of a new agency to centralize government procurement of supplies and equipment to help during the pandemic and announced an investment in justice system mental health services.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on the Consultation on the FSRA Guidance Document “Supervisory Approach to Asset Transfers under the Pension Benefits Act November 20, 2020 The OBA provided a submission to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario on a guidance document relating to the supervisory approach to asset transfers under the Pension Benefits Act.
Provincial Government Submission on the impact of Calmusky decision for estate planning in Ontario November 17, 2020 The OBA provided a submission to the Attorney General and the Minister of Finance on the impact of the Calmusky decision for estate planning in Ontario and proposed legislative amendments to remedy same.
Legislative and Policy Update - Week of November 9, 2020 November 13, 2020 The Legislature did not sit this week, as a result no new legislative matters proceeded. The government made a number of announcements this week to address the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 including funding for building and renovating long-term care homes and more COVID-19 tests in the Peel Region.
Legislative and Policy Update Week of November 2 November 06, 2020 This week in the legislature the government released the province’s 2020 Budget and continued to be focused on COVID-19 related issues. The government announced a new framework for monitoring and responding to the pandemic and faced criticism regarding a supply shortage of flu shots.
Provincial Budget Highlights 2020 November 05, 2020 The 2020 Ontario Budget was released on November 5 at Queen's Park. The Budget, originally scheduled for release in March, was postponed as the government focused its efforts on emergency management during the pandemic.
Legislative and Policy Update Week of October 26 2020 October 30, 2020 This week in the legislature the government continued to be focused on COVID-19 related issues including funding in health care, education and housing supports. The government faced scrutiny for proposing arts and science degree granting powers for the Canada Christian College under a COVID-19 omnibus bill.
Other OBA Submission on the Consultation on the Financial Services Tribunal Practice Directions: In-Person Hearings COVID-19 and Electronic Hearings October 28, 2020 The OBA provided feedback to the Financial Services Tribunal on its two proposed practice directions on In-Person Hearings Covid-19 and Electronic Hearings while supporting fairness and access to justice principles.