Tag: Doug Ford
Legislation introduced to improve right of ‘gig workers’
The Ontario government is introducing new legislation that aims to make sure employees of digital platforms earn minimum wage.
Doug Ford clears path to get much-needed tradespeople into Ontario
Queen’s Park is introducing legislation to get out-of-province tradespeople into Ontario jobs faster, a move it hopes will make a dent in the “largest labour shortage in a generation.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Labour Minister Monte McNaughton announced plans Friday to fast-track the registration process for skilled workers moving to the province. “For skilled […]
Premier Ford visits region, coy on support for anti-Islamophobia bill
Premier Doug Ford is not committing to passing an anti-Islamophobia bill inspired by the killing of a London Muslim family, but hinted during a Friday swing through the region at a future announcement on combatting hate against Muslims. “We’re always open to sitting down. I don’t care where the legislation comes from,” Ford said at […]
Ford non-committal about passing Our London Family Act
Premier Doug Ford says his government will do whatever it can to stamp out Islamophobia, but he is not committing to passing a new bill tabled by the NDP.
Ontario ending COVID-19 vaccine certificate system March 1
TORONTO — Ontario says it will lift its COVID-19 vaccine certificate system on March 1. On that date, the province will also lift capacity limits in all indoor settings.