A few months into Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s administration, his political catchphrase — ‘for the people’ — has a hollow ring to it, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading →

The Progressive Conservatives say businesses were hurt by the changes brought in by the previous regime. Continue reading →

Labour Minister Laurie Scott says the minimum wage will remain at $14 an hour rather than rising to $15 as planned by the previous Liberal government. Continue reading →

If elected, Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford is promising to put an end to provincial income taxes for minimum wage earners in Ontario. But are minimum wage earners actually paying taxes to begin with? Continue reading →

Labour Minister Kevin Flynn took aim at Doug Ford’s plan in a news conference this morning, saying the newly chosen Tory leader and his party “just don’t care about workers.” Continue reading →

The restaurant group owned by Cara Operations is implementing selective price increases and changes to its menu in order to manage a boost in Ontario’s minimum wage. Continue reading →

The law that raised minimum wage also established rules that introduce pay inequities among part-time workers, small businesses say. Continue reading →

Tim Hortons employees at over 200 locations across Ontario received special Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates from workers’ rights advocates on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Statistics Canada says the province shed 50,800 jobs total from December 2017, gaining 8,500 full-time positions but losing 59,300 part-time gigs. Continue reading →