President Joe Biden said last week that he'd like to revive the proposal that could hurt Ontario's auto manufacturing sector. ...
Category: Jobs and Employment
New round of small business grants must fix issues with delays, missing payments: critics
Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO Rocco Rossi said too many businesses are left out. ...
Where the PCs’ pro-worker push is headed in 2022
The Ford government's moves last fall to increase the minimum wage and give workers new rights was met with both surprise and skepticism. ...
Ford government adds tax rebates for COVID-affected businesses
Businesses with capacity limits will get a 50-per-cent break on tax and energy bills. ...
Ontario nudged to improve gig workers’ support net
While the NDP wants gig workers to have better labour rights, it doesn't agree with the government-appointed panel's approach. ...
Major new COVID-19 drug could see global manufacturing in Ontario
Whitby could manufacture a major new Merck COVID-19 oral drug, pending regulatory approvals. ...
Employers having trouble finding qualified workers: StatCan
Ontario gained 68,000 jobs in November. ...
NDP promises to boost minimum wage to $20 by 2026 if elected
The Progressive Conservatives plan to stick to their minimum wage proposal. ...
PCs’ ‘Working for Workers’ bill passes with all-party support
The omnibus bill creates Ontario's first right-to-disconnect law; bans most non-compete clauses; and requires temp agencies be licensed. ...
Ford spotlights plan to expand eligibility for training program to include gig workers
The premier also called the upcoming minimum wage hike a "no-brainer" despite having nixed a similar planned increase years ago. ...