Anthony Guindon

Anthony plays a pivotal role in the Pension and Employee Benefits Department and the Tax Group of his firm, offering seasoned guidance on a wide array of issues encompassing statutory compliance, human rights, privacy laws, as well as income and sales tax matters. His proficiency extends to representing clients across different judicial and administrative platforms, skillfully navigating disputes related to pension surplus, human rights claims, and insolvency issues.

Joining Koskie Minsky as an associate in 2007 after completing his articles there, Anthony's career trajectory took a notable turn between 2013 and 2015 when he lent his expertise to the Pension Policy Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Finance. During this period, he played a crucial role in advising on pension policy matters, especially concerning distressed pension plans, and contributed to drafting regulations under the Pension Benefits Act, pivotal to the enactment of statutory reforms.

His quest for broader experience led Anthony to an actuarial consulting firm from 2015 to 2017, where he continued to advise on compliance, tax, governance, and asset transfers for pension plan sponsors and administrators. In 2017, Anthony made his return to the firm, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from his diverse roles.

Apart from his contributions to the firm, Anthony is actively involved in the wider legal and pension community. He serves on the FSRA Advisory Committee for Asset Transfers and is a member of the Executive Committee of the CBA Pensions & Benefits Law Section. His academic contributions are also noteworthy, having served as an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law.

Anthony's educational background is as diverse as his professional experience, holding degrees from McMaster University (B.A., 1999; M.A., 2000), McGill University (B.C.L./LL.B, 2006), and an LLM from Osgoode Hall in 2019. His recent work includes a comprehensive blog post on the Ontario Ministry of Finance's revised consultation paper on target benefit plans, released on September 1, 2023, which delves into the proposed amendments to the Pension Benefits Act and the regulations under it, aiming to establish a permanent regulatory framework for target benefit plans. This contribution underscores Anthony's commitment to staying at the forefront of pension policy and regulatory developments, ensuring his clients receive advice that is not only compliant but forward-thinking.