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Jordan N. Fremont

Partner

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T: 416.777.6556

Toronto

Jordan Fremont
 
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T: 416.777.6556


Toronto

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

Employers, plan administrators and service providers choose Jordan Fremont for his strategic and practical pension, benefit and executive compensation advice.

Jordan advises on pension, benefits and compensation plan design, compliance, governance, administration, regulatory investigations, disputes and business transactions, including downsizings, spin-offs, mergers and acquisitions and wind-ups. He is also regularly engaged to advise on executive employment matters and employment-related tax issues.

The pension, benefits and executive compensation community have benefited from Jordan's support. Jordan frequently speaks at and contributes to professional and industry conferences and events, and he is a long-time industry volunteer, having held several leadership positions with the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute (CPBI), both with CPBI’s Ontario Regional Council and as a member of the CPBI's National Board of Directors. Jordan is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Pension Office of the Anglican Church of Canada, a trustee for the Anglican Church's pension and benefits plans, a member of the Benefits Canada Pension & Investment Advisory Board, and a member of the Executive of the Pension and Benefits Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Jordan has been recognized for his work in the area of pensions & employee benefits by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Chambers Canada, and Best Lawyers in Canada. He is a member of CPBI, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, the Canadian Bar Association and the Pension and Benefits, and Taxation Sections of the Ontario Bar Association.

Education

University of Western Ontario, BA, 1995, with distinction University of Western Ontario, LLB, 1998

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 2000

Recent Experience

Dye & Durham Limited, a leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions for legal and business professionals, in its $530-million acquisition of DoProcess LP, an Ontario-based provider of practice-specific software for legal professionals, from OMERS Infrastructure.
Cenovus Energy Inc., in its $23.6-billion proposed acquisition of Husky Energy Inc.
Advised a transportation business on issues arising from pension plan enrolment and contribution errors, including the settlement of related labour dispute and compliance with pension and tax legislation.
Successfully represented a consumer goods manufacturer and obtained a court order to have a pension plan text rectified, resulting in over $5 million reduction in pension plan liabilities.
Advised on the implementation of a delegated solutions model for the defined benefit and defined contribution pension plan of a global car rental business, and negotiated new consulting, record-keeper and investment management agreements.
Assisted with resolution of marriage breakdown issues arising under a defined benefit pension plan of a financial services company.
Drafted short-term and long-term incentive plan documentation for an insurance company. 
Assisted with Canadian and international retirement plan design, governance, regulatory compliance and plan administration for a global mining company.
Advised energy services business with pension issues arising from a corporate acquisition, including the combination of pension arrangements and related asset transfers.
Provided strategic advice to global courier and logistics business on pension, employment, labour issues related to planned closure of defined benefit plan.
Identified tax issues and provided solutions associated with executive retirement arrangement for a global technology company.

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Ranked, Pensions & Benefits
Best Lawyers in Canada
Employee Benefits Law
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Repeatedly recommended, Pensions & Employee Benefits - Employer

Insights, News & Events

Articles

Supreme Court of Canada Awards Damages for Incentive Plan Entitlements Despite Plain Language of Plan to the Contrary

December 2020
       

Blog

Fraser v. Canada: Supreme Court Expands Substantive Equality Rights

October 26, 2020
       

In the News

Jordan Fremont in Benefits Canada on the OCIO Model

October 16, 2020
       

Blog

Supreme Court of Canada Awards Damages for Incentive Plan Entitlements Despite Plain Language of Plan to the Contrary

October 13, 2020
       

Blog

Pension Regulatory Guidance and Measures Related to COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated)

October 07, 2020
       

Blog

Formula-Based Employee Appreciation Rights: New CRA Positions Raise the Spectre of Salary Deferral Arrangement Treatment

September 29, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Recognized in Chambers Canada 2021

September 10, 2020
       

Blog

Employment Terms that are "Harsh and Oppressive" Require Additional Notice

July 29, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Proposed Extension until December 19, 2020 and Redesign

July 20, 2020
       

Blog

Department of Finance Announces Additional Relief Measures Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 06, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Announces Additional Relief Measures for Pension Plan Administrators Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 02, 2020
       

Blog

Carry Forward of Health Care Spending Account Credits Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

June 08, 2020
       

Blog

New Solvency Special Payments Relief Regulations for Federally Regulated Pension Plans

June 02, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario Issues New Guidance to Pension Plan Administrators and Sponsors Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 26, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Extension to August 29, 2020, and Expanded Eligibility Requirements

May 19, 2020
       

In the News

Jordan Fremont in Benefits Canada on Moving to a JSPP

May 15, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Revenue Agency Announces Pension Relief Measures and Guidance Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 06, 2020
       

Blog

Applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Open on April 27, 2020

April 24, 2020
       

Blog

How COVID-19 Is Impacting Equity-Based Incentive Compensation

April 21, 2020
       

Blog

Expanding Access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

April 17, 2020
       

Blog

Solvency Funding Relief for Federally Regulated Pension Plans Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 16, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19 Relief for Employers: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is Approved

April 13, 2020
       

Blog

OSFI Provides Further Guidance to Administrators of Federally Regulated Pension Plans Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 09, 2020
       

Blog

The Proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Takes Another Turn

April 09, 2020
       

In the News

Benefits and Pensions Monitor: Relief Measures for Pension Plan Administrators in AB, SK and NS

April 08, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia Announce Relief Measures for Pension Plan Administrators Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 06, 2020
       

Blog

Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

April 02, 2020
       

Blog

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit for Individuals Impacted by COVID-19—New Details Announced

April 02, 2020
       

Blog

British Columbia Announces Pension Relief Measures Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 01, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers Impacted by COVID-19

March 30, 2020
       

Blog

OSFI Provides Guidance to Administrators of Federally Regulated Pension Plans Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 30, 2020
       

Blog

An Overview of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in Respect of COVID-19 Employment Disruptions

March 26, 2020
       

Blog

What Pension Plan Administrators Need to Know Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020
       

Blog

Foodora Couriers are Eligible to Unionize—Ontario Labour Board Ruling Takes a Byte Out of the Gig Economy

March 11, 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

Jordan Fremont on Pensions and Benefits Law 2020

February 05, 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

Proposals to Convert Health and Welfare Trusts to Employee Life and Health Trusts

February 05, 2020
       

In the News

Jordan Fremont on FSRA Approach to DB Pension Plans

January 23, 2020
       

In the News

Jordan Fremont on FSRA Approach to DB Pension Plans

January 23, 2020
       

In the News

Jordan Fremont on Pension Legislation in 2020

December 20, 2019
       

Articles

Supplemental Retirement Plans and the Spectre of Salary Deferral Arrangement Treatment

2019
       

In the News

Jordan Fremont in Benefits Canada on FSRAs Safe Harbour

October 08, 2019
       

Announcements

Jordan Fremont Joins Bennett Jones as Partner in Toronto

October 02, 2019
       

In the News

Law Times on Jordan Fremont Joining Bennett Jones

October 02, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Leading Lawyers in Chambers Canada 2020

September 19, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

CPBI Forum 2019

June 18, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

CPBI Ontario Webinar

July 04, 2018
       

Articles

BC Ruling Adds Further Clarity to Long-Term Disability Saga

November 21, 2017
       

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