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Pension regulators across Canada have released numerous relief measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two recent Koskie Minsky blog posts on March 26 and March 30 summarize the action taken at the Federal level and in Ontario. Here we provide a summary of the measures which have been taken by other provincial regulators across

Both the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) have modified their services in response to the COVID-19 crisis. WSIB The WSIB’s offices are closed and they are not accepting any mail or deliveries. Their phone lines are open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

Both the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) have modified their services in response to the COVID-19 crisis. WSIB The WSIB’s offices are closed and they are not accepting any mail or deliveries. Their phone lines are open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

On March 23, 2020 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) issued a policy document outlining their approach to claims for occupational exposure to COVID-19. The policy states that, like other WSIB claims, the WSIB will adjudicate COVID-19 claims on a case-by-case basis “based on the merits and justice of the case, taking into account

On March 23, 2020 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) issued a policy document outlining their approach to claims for occupational exposure to COVID-19. The policy states that, like other WSIB claims, the WSIB will adjudicate COVID-19 claims on a case-by-case basis “based on the merits and justice of the case, taking into account

We are pleased to announce that Koskie Minsky and co-counsel have been named finalists in the Class Action Team of the Year category at the 2020 Canadian Law Awards presented by Lexpert.  The team was selected for its exceptional work and outstanding results, including a $900 million award to the plaintiffs, in connection with a

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has issued a letter concerning COVID-19 to the federally-registered pension plans that it regulates. The letter summarizes actions that OSFI is taking to address issues stemming from COVID-19, and announces a regulatory freeze on portability transfers and annuity purchases, as well as the extension of certain

Ontario’s pension regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”), has released a statement on how the COVID-19 situation has impacted its operations. The statement also includes responses to some questions which may be arising for pension plan administrators, members, retirees and other stakeholders across Ontario during these uncertain times. FSRA’s statement can be accessed at

This document is intended to provide general information during the COVID-19 pandemic and should not be construed as legal advice. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unions and workers —both in terms of the public health crisis itself and the regulatory response to it—is changing rapidly and we will provide updated information as it

Please be advised that, effective Wednesday, March 18, our physical offices will be closed until at least Monday, April 6, due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.  However, the lawyers and staff of Koskie Minsky LLP are fully equipped to work remotely and are committed to providing excellent and timely services to our clients through