Program Directors
Kim Ozubko
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Eckler Ltd.
Jeffrey Sommers
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Eligible for
Pension law and regulation is complex, technical and to the uninitiated, a minefield of potential liability
Don’t miss this unique foundational course where, over six intensive one-day modules, the country’s leading pension experts will equip you with what you need to know in the complex world of pension law and regulation.
If you advise on or make decisions on pension issues, it is critical that you are able to navigate this complex area effectively. This is the course for you.
Now in its 14th year, the Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law is the most comprehensive pension law program in Canada. You will get a comprehensive and practical grounding in key pension issues enabling you to advise and act with confidence.
Our expert faculty, drawn from across Canada, will give you the tools, strategies and practical insights that you need in your day-to-day work, along with valuable networking contacts.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Over 6 intensive one-day modules, get the practical knowledge and skills you need and drill down on key issues, including:
Overview of the Canadian retirement system
The anatomy of a pension plan
Pension plan funding and investment
Taxation of retirement plans
Defined contribution plans: the CAP guidelines and CAPSA DC plans guidelines
Cross country check-up – comprehensive updates and the latest trends from across Canada
Multi-employer pension plans (MEPPs) – governance, plan design and funding challenges
Labour, employment, human rights and privacy issues in pensions
Pension plan restructuring – bankruptcy and insolvency
Pension plan governance – tools and strategies for managing Board risk
Impact of climate change on pension plan fiduciaries and policy makers
Kendell Wilde
Legal Counsel and Manager of Human Resources, Babcock & Wilcox Canada Corp.
“I am in-house counsel and I have been asked to advise the pension committee with very little background in pension law. This program has provided a great foundation for future learning and development. I would highly recommend it to others involved in pension administration”
Who Should Attend
Pension professionals including plan administrators and managers
Pension lawyers in private practice
In-house counsel
HR professionals who work with pensions
Provincial and Federal pension regulators
Faculty
Program Directors
Kim Ozubko
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Eckler Ltd.
Jeffrey Sommers
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Instructors
Agenda
View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
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$4,295 + TAX
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Michael Humphries
Manager, Accounting Services, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
“This entire program has been excellent! As a manager in accounting who primarily advises on plan administration, I will be able to use this information to better advise plan member.”
Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all program modules (either live or archived) and successfully complete an online assessment by April 18, 2024.
CPD & accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 33h 25m |
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Professionalism | 4h |
Total | 37h 25m |
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Deeper Learning Opportunities
Single Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
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