Labour Reforms

• Ontario passes labour reform bill, minimum wage rises to $15 in 2019

  Business groups and other critics of the government's plan have said the minimum wage increase is being pushed through too fast.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2017
  
• Ontario minimum wage hike will result in loss of 50K jobs: provincial watchdog

  The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario warns job losses should be expected as businesses facing higher payroll costs.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2017
  
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• Ontario government tweaks labour reform bill, no changes to $15 minimum wage phase-in

  The Liberal government's legislation includes equal pay for part-time workers, increased vacation entitlements and expanded personal emergency leave, but the centrepiece is an increase in the minimum wage. It is currently set to rise from $11.60 in October to $14 in January, and $15 in 2019.

  Politics

  Aug 22, 2017
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• Business groups warn of job losses if Ontario goes through with proposed labour reforms

  Business groups have repeatedly expressed concerns about the minimum wage increase and the pace at which it would be implemented.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2017
• Ontario seeks public input on $15 minimum wage

  Businesses are strongly opposed to the increase, particularly the quick pace of it.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2017