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Ontario Premier Ford defends decision to not implement paid sick days
Description
April 7, 2021
When asked about paid sick days on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford again defended his decision not to implement provincially-mandated paid sick leave because of a federal program that would provide financial assistance for those who need it. “There is a program out there. If I put the word Ontario and not put Canada, would you be happy? It’s the same tax payer,” said Ford.
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Ontario Premier Ford defends decision to not implement paid sick days01:10 | April 7, 2021 -
Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings, control of house at stake02:07 | 6 hours ago -
6 Marineland beluga whales swimming in new U.S. homes02:05 | July 23, 2026 -
Carney ‘absolutely’ misled Canadians on Gordie Howe International Bridge revenue deal: Scheer04:11 | July 23, 2026 -
Over $139M seized in drugs in multi-agency investigation in Ontario02:40 | July 23, 2026 -
Gordie Howe bridge deal appears to contradict Carney02:12 | July 22, 2026 -
‘We can’t keep rolling over for Donald Trump’: Canada’s premiers oppose new U.S. tariffs03:31 | July 22, 2026 -
First Nations bear brunt of Ontario’s wildfire crisis02:06 | July 21, 2026 -
Ontario wildfires burn as Trump renews smoke complaints01:56 | July 20, 2026 -
Ford says no limit on wildfire spending as Ontario battles nearly 200 fires00:43 | July 18, 2026 -
Ontario wildfires: Premier Ford calls it ‘miracle’ no one died in fast-moving inferno07:15 | July 17, 2026 -
‘We’re on standby’: Defence Minister McGuinty asked about feds’ role in Ontario wildfire aid02:07 | July 17, 2026 -
What concessions did Canada make to U.S. to open Gordie Howe bridge?02:09 | July 16, 2026 -
Ontario wildfires: Doug Ford criticized for emergency preparedness01:51 | July 16, 2026 -
Ontario wildfires: Residents evacuate devastated Collins First Nation as infrastructure wiped out02:12 | July 16, 2026 -
Ontario man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 children rescued01:48 | July 15, 2026 -
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Northwestern Ontario wildfires burn buildings, trigger evacuations02:00 | July 15, 2026 -
Gordie Howe Bridge: How will profit-share deal work between Canada and U.S.?02:03 | July 14, 2026 -
Heat, air quality alerts for millions of Canadians02:03 | July 14, 2026 -
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Raging storm batters cottage country straddling Manitoba-Ontario border01:33 | July 8, 2026 -
Devastating crash near London claims life of Durham police recruit01:46 | July 8, 2026 -
Ontario, Alberta push for 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline01:54 | July 6, 2026 -
‘Northern Shield’ pipeline proposal between Alberta and Ontario unveiled by Ford, Smith03:51 | July 6, 2026 -
Ottawa shifts to recovery after historic Canada Day storm00:51 | July 3, 2026 -
Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026 -
Minister Champagne reminds U.S. that ‘Canada is your 1st customer’01:04 | June 23, 2026 -
Assessing police officer deaths in Canada04:44 | June 17, 2026 -
‘Digging for critical minerals’: Ford jokes about ‘massive’ dental work he had done00:51 | June 16, 2026 -
Five children dead, several injured in Ontario crash00:40 | June 13, 2026
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Ontario Premier Ford defends decision to not implement paid sick days01:10 | April 7, 2021
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Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings, control of house at stake02:07 | 6 hours ago
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6 Marineland beluga whales swimming in new U.S. homes02:05 | July 23, 2026
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Carney ‘absolutely’ misled Canadians on Gordie Howe International Bridge revenue deal: Scheer04:11 | July 23, 2026
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Over $139M seized in drugs in multi-agency investigation in Ontario02:40 | July 23, 2026
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Ontario wildfires burn as Trump renews smoke complaints01:56 | July 20, 2026
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Ford says no limit on wildfire spending as Ontario battles nearly 200 fires00:43 | July 18, 2026
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Ontario wildfires: Premier Ford calls it ‘miracle’ no one died in fast-moving inferno07:15 | July 17, 2026
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‘We’re on standby’: Defence Minister McGuinty asked about feds’ role in Ontario wildfire aid02:07 | July 17, 2026
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What concessions did Canada make to U.S. to open Gordie Howe bridge?02:09 | July 16, 2026
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Ontario wildfires: Doug Ford criticized for emergency preparedness01:51 | July 16, 2026
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Ontario man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 children rescued01:48 | July 15, 2026
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-
Gordie Howe Bridge: How will profit-share deal work between Canada and U.S.?02:03 | July 14, 2026
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Heat dome brings record-breaking temperatures to Manitoba02:13 | July 13, 2026
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‘Digging for critical minerals’: Ford jokes about ‘massive’ dental work he had done00:51 | June 16, 2026
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Five children dead, several injured in Ontario crash00:40 | June 13, 2026
Ontario Premier Ford defends decision to not implement paid sick days
Description
April 7, 2021
When asked about paid sick days on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford again defended his decision not to implement provincially-mandated paid sick leave because of a federal program that would provide financial assistance for those who need it. “There is a program out there. If I put the word Ontario and not put Canada, would you be happy? It’s the same tax payer,” said Ford.
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