Freelance and gig workers left out of Ontario’s COVID-19 sick day program
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Freelance and gig workers left out of Ontario’s COVID-19 sick day program
Description
April 29, 2021
While many feel the Ford government’s paid sick day program comes up short, those who get paid by the gig feel completely ignored. Mark Carcasole reports.
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Freelance and gig workers left out of Ontario’s COVID-19 sick day program01:53 | April 29, 2021 -
Emerging home trends for 202604:48 | March 4, 2026 -
Raising awareness around women’s health05:37 | March 4, 2026 -
Keep orchids thriving05:25 | March 4, 2026 -
‘They didn’t sound like fireworks’: Neighbours recall police-involved shooting in Oshawa01:53 | January 19, 2026 -
Ontario parents concerned about speed enforcement camera ban01:59 | November 14, 2025 -
Remembrance Day honoured for the 150 veterans at Sunnybrook03:22 | November 11, 2025 -
Ford eying end to automated speed enforcement cameras with new legislation02:38 | September 25, 2025 -
3 more speed enforcement cameras cut down in Toronto02:07 | September 19, 2025 -
NDP calling for more investments in Ontario schools01:58 | July 10, 2025 -
Minister Rechie Valdez’s Historic Appointment07:45 | May 30, 2025 -
This Week in Washington: From a Pause on Pause on Tariffs to the Future of Elon Musk08:31 | May 30, 2025 -
Gutsy Walk for a Cure to Crohn’s & Colitis05:47 | May 30, 2025 -
Science News: From Cosmic Events to Penguins Existing in the Antarctic06:06 | May 30, 2025 -
America’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War06:26 | May 29, 2025 -
Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement05:49 | May 29, 2025 -
Municipal Matters: Breaking Down Bill 505:06 | May 29, 2025 -
Marking National Red Shirt Day06:30 | May 28, 2025 -
How to Start Your Garden for the Season06:07 | May 28, 2025 -
Toronto Restaurant Receives Global Recognition05:09 | May 28, 2025 -
Breaking Down the Key Messages of the Speech from the Throne06:26 | May 28, 2025 -
Keeping Pests out of Your Garden This Season05:15 | May 27, 2025 -
King Charles III to Open 45th Parliament05:24 | May 27, 2025 -
Making Your Business More Accessible05:15 | May 27, 2025 -
Celebrating Nature’s Tiny Powerhouse on International Bee Day05:58 | May 21, 2025 -
Supporting Wellness with Canadian Products05:44 | May 21, 2025 -
Freshen up your gardening space for wildlife05:05 | May 16, 2025 -
Breaking down the latest science news05:20 | May 16, 2025 -
Exploring Neo-Chinese influence on Asian cuisine05:50 | May 16, 2025 -
Finance Minister breaks down Ontario’s budget04:26 | May 16, 2025 -
Ford speaks with Global News ahead of Throne Speech02:30 | April 15, 2025 -
Politicians return to Queen’s Park after snap winter election02:56 | April 14, 2025
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Freelance and gig workers left out of Ontario’s COVID-19 sick day program01:53 | April 29, 2021
-
Emerging home trends for 202604:48 | March 4, 2026
-
Raising awareness around women’s health05:37 | March 4, 2026
-
Keep orchids thriving05:25 | March 4, 2026
-
‘They didn’t sound like fireworks’: Neighbours recall police-involved shooting in Oshawa01:53 | January 19, 2026
-
Ontario parents concerned about speed enforcement camera ban01:59 | November 14, 2025
-
Remembrance Day honoured for the 150 veterans at Sunnybrook03:22 | November 11, 2025
-
Ford eying end to automated speed enforcement cameras with new legislation02:38 | September 25, 2025
-
3 more speed enforcement cameras cut down in Toronto02:07 | September 19, 2025
-
NDP calling for more investments in Ontario schools01:58 | July 10, 2025
-
Minister Rechie Valdez’s Historic Appointment07:45 | May 30, 2025
-
This Week in Washington: From a Pause on Pause on Tariffs to the Future of Elon Musk08:31 | May 30, 2025
-
Gutsy Walk for a Cure to Crohn’s & Colitis05:47 | May 30, 2025
-
Science News: From Cosmic Events to Penguins Existing in the Antarctic06:06 | May 30, 2025
-
America’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War06:26 | May 29, 2025
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Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement05:49 | May 29, 2025
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Municipal Matters: Breaking Down Bill 505:06 | May 29, 2025
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Marking National Red Shirt Day06:30 | May 28, 2025
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How to Start Your Garden for the Season06:07 | May 28, 2025
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Toronto Restaurant Receives Global Recognition05:09 | May 28, 2025
-
Breaking Down the Key Messages of the Speech from the Throne06:26 | May 28, 2025
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Keeping Pests out of Your Garden This Season05:15 | May 27, 2025
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King Charles III to Open 45th Parliament05:24 | May 27, 2025
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Making Your Business More Accessible05:15 | May 27, 2025
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Celebrating Nature’s Tiny Powerhouse on International Bee Day05:58 | May 21, 2025
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Supporting Wellness with Canadian Products05:44 | May 21, 2025
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Freshen up your gardening space for wildlife05:05 | May 16, 2025
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Breaking down the latest science news05:20 | May 16, 2025
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Exploring Neo-Chinese influence on Asian cuisine05:50 | May 16, 2025
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Finance Minister breaks down Ontario’s budget04:26 | May 16, 2025
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Ford speaks with Global News ahead of Throne Speech02:30 | April 15, 2025
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Politicians return to Queen’s Park after snap winter election02:56 | April 14, 2025
Freelance and gig workers left out of Ontario’s COVID-19 sick day program
Description
April 29, 2021
While many feel the Ford government’s paid sick day program comes up short, those who get paid by the gig feel completely ignored. Mark Carcasole reports.
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