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Our day in court - Notre Presence en Cour
We had two days in court, July 12 and 13, where our legal counsel, Ari Kaplan, presented our case to Madam Justice Judy Clendening, for a Representation Order. If the Order is granted, he will be the legal representative of all affected pensioners whose rights were vested as of January 1, 2014 unless they decide to opt out of his representation and presumably, retain their own counsel.
Judge Clendening has reserved judgement and her decision will be forthcoming.
Thanks to all who attended court those two days to show solidarity and support – it was much appreciated. Have a wonderful summer with family and friends and we will be in touch when a decision has been granted.
Pension Coalition NB
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Notre avocat Ari Kaplan, était présent le 12 et 13 juillet dernier, devant la Juge Judy Glendenning, ou il revendiquait pour une decision de la Cour, pour la représentativité des Retraités. Si la Cour lui donne raison, il sera le représentant légal de tous retraités qui avaient, des droits acquis en date du 1er janvier, 2014. Toute personne ne voulant pas faire parti de cette représentation, peut opter pour une exclusion et possiblement retenir leur propre représentant juridique.
La Juge Glendenning doit déposer sa décision plus tard.
Un merci spécial à ceux et celles qui étaient présent avec nous en Cour. Votre appui est fort apprécier.
Nous aimerions vous souhaiter un bel été et dès qu' une décision sera rendu, nous vous en ferons part.
Pension Coalition NB
Politicians hitting the road - ask them why?/Politiciens dans vos communautés - n' hesitez pas de les questionner?
Summer is here and we would like to wish everyone a wonderful time with family and friends. Your Coalition continues its work throughout the summer. As you may recall, the Coalition lawyer, Ari Kaplan is scheduled to argue a motion on July 12th, before Justice Judy Clendening seeking recognition from the Court that Pension Coalition NB and its four "retiree appellants" are representative of 13,000 plus retirees affected by the conversion of our former pension plan to the Shared Risk Pension plan. The Coalition is continuing its lawsuit against the Government and this is an important step in our collective lawsuit. The Province, as represented by the Gallant Government is however objecting to our "representation motion" and this will be argued on July 12th and possibly July 13th as well. Needless to say, we are quite disappointed with the Gallant Government but probably not surprised by their action.
Attention: Pensionnés: L'avis légal
Attention: Pensionnés, familles et amis des Pensionnés
L'avis légal ci- joint a paru dans L'Acadie Nouvelle et Le Telegraph Journal cette fin de semaine et nous aimerions attirer votre attention a l'importance de cet avis.
COUR DU BANC DE LA REINE DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK
DIVISION DE PREMIÈRE INSTANCE
CIRCONSCRIPTION JUDICIAIRE DE FREDERICTON
ENTRE :
CLIFFORD KENNEDY JR, VIOLA SAVAGE, DEBORAH MCCORMACK et RITA DUNNETT
Demandeurs
-et-
SA MAJESTÉ LA REINE DU CHEF DE LA PROVINCE DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK représentée par
LE PROCUREUR GÉNÉRAL DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK et LE MINISTRE DES FINANCES et LE
CONSEIL DE GESTION
Défendeur
Attention Retirees: Important Legal Notices
Attention: Retirees, family and friends of retirees
The below legal notices appeared in the Telegraph Journal and L’Acadie Nouvelle this past weekend and we would like to draw your attention to it, as we proceed with our legal challenge for retirees.
COURT FILE NO. FC-212-15
IN THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF NEW BRUNSWICK TRIAL DIVISION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF FREDERICTON
BETWEEN:
CLIFFORD KENNEDY JR, VIOLA SAVAGE, DEBORAH MCCORMACK, and RITA DUNNETT
Plaintiffs
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HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NEW BRUNSWICK as represented by the ATTORNEY GENERALOF NEW BRUNSWICK and THE MINISTEROF FINANCE and the BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Defendant
A CALL FOR COMPROMISE
Ari Kaplan May 2016 | Benefits Canada
Employers urged to embrace dialogue as a way to avoid legal pitfalls of pension innovation
Canada’s workplace pension system is going through a recalibration due in part to an aging population and demographic shifts, declining coverage and unpredictable financial markets.
None of these is the fault of employers, unions or pensioners.