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 15th 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
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 AI on pension plans
Who Should Attend
Pension professionals including plan administrators and managers
Pension lawyers in private practice
In-house counsel
HR and finance professionals who make decisions about or govern their company’s pension scheme
Provincial and Federal pension regulators
Pension plan trustees/fiduciaries
Faculty
Program Directors
Kim Ozubko
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Eckler Ltd.
Jeffrey Sommers
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Instructors
Pearl Vyas
Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Finance
“Lecturers were engaging and knowledgeable. Pensions is a dense and technical area, and all the speakers took time to provide an in-depth overview and allowed the participants to discuss questions/concerns from their areas.”
Agenda
Register
Feb 4, 11, 19, 25 & Mar 4 & 18, 2025
$4,295 + TAX
Time
February 4, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
February 11, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
February 19, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)
February 25, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
March 4, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
March 18, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
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, 2025.
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.”
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 |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 4h |
| Total | 37h 25m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
Part-time LLMs Full-time LLMsSingle 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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Program content questions
David Thomas, Program Lawyer
dthomas@osgoode.yorku.ca
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Online Technical Requirements
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