In this edition:
- Fifth Working for Workers Act receives Royal Assent
- Jordan Village improvement project wraps up two years of construction
- Government of Ontario will mail $200 rebate to all taxpayers
- Non-homeowners near retirement age with no pension plan only worth $11,900
- Rating agencies hold Provincial credit rating at AA
- Unifor files for conciliation in stalled negotiations with CPKC
- Focus on Technology
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Fifth Working for Workers Act receives Royal Assent
The GOvernment of Ontario has announced that the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 has received Royal Assent and is now law.
The Act makes changes to WSIB eligibility for firefighters, investigators, and volunteers; requiring menstrual products be made available on larger construction sites; increasing the maximum fines that can be issued to individuals convicted of violating the Employment Standards Act; requiring employers to disclose whether a vacancy truly exists in publicly advertised job postings and respond to interviewees within a specified period; and prohibiting sick notes as evidence of entitlement to the three job-protected unpaid sick-leave days.
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Government of Ontario will mail $200 rebate to all taxpayers
As part of the upcoming 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the government is proposing to provide a $200 taxpayer rebate to all eligible Ontario taxpayers. The government is also proposing to provide families with an additional $200 for each eligible child.
Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy made the announcement Tuesday, a day ahead of the province’s fall economic statement, which serves as a mini budget.
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Jordan Village improvement project wraps up two years of construction
The $18-million Jordan Village improvement project that resulted in road, infrastructure and other improvements to the village between Main and Nineteenth streets, extending from Wismer Street to King Street, has wrapped up after two years of construction.
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Rating agencies hold Provincial credit rating at AA
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Unifor files for conciliation in stalled negotiations with CPKC
Unifor has filed for conciliation in its negotiations with CPKC after discussions reached an impasse over key issues impacting thousands of workers.
Negotiations began with CPKC to address key issues such as work ownership, job security, and poor labour relations that have severely impacted the working environment.
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Focus on Technology
Amazon launches AI-powered shopping assistant in Canada
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