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May 2003

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British Columbia Court Allows Members To Terminate Their Pension Plan
On May 1, 2003, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its decision in Buschau v. Rogers Communications Inc. Pension plan members have, for the very first time, been successful in an action to terminate their pension plan irrespective of the wishes of the plan sponsor. This Special Memorandum summarizes the decision and discusses the potential impact, including the significance for future surplus distribution cases across Canada.