Pension legislation doesn’t always change slowly
One of the general rules of statutory interpretation is that a statute or regulations only apply on a go-forward basis from the date of coming into force. An exception to that rule is where a statutory provision is clearly drafted to apply retrospectively. As the Supreme Court of Canada recently confirmed, legislatures are even able to enact declaratory legislation that applies to ongoing disputes before a court.
- September 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
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