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Cannabis smoke-free and road safety legislation

On November 1, 2017, the Ontario government tabled a Bill which would, if enacted, create the Cannabis Act, 2017 to provide the provincial framework for the upcoming federal Bill C-45, Cannabis Act that will legalize cannabis in Canada on July 1, 2018.

Retired employee awarded $25,000 for age discrimination

A recent ruling found that a retired federal civil servant was discriminated against based on age because she was not allowed to participate or benefit from a retirement incentive program.

MP, DB, RRSP, DPSP, and TFSA limits and the YMPE

The following chart outlines the annual money purchase (MP), defined benefit (DB), registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) and the tax-free savings account (TFSA) limits, as well as the year’s maximum pensionable earnings.

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Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.

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