On June 29, 2012, Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, received Royal Assent. Bill C-38 is omnibus legislation intended to give effect to certain key initiatives outlined in the federal government's Budget 2012.

For more information about Bill C-38, see our April 27, 2012 blog post and our FTR Now, “Federal Budget 2012 – Highlights for Employers.”

The Bill should be consulted for coming into force information.