Not good enough : Opposition, science table, labour groups react to paid sick leave plan
by Lucas Casaletto, News staff
Posted Apr 28, 2021 4:52 pm EDT
Last Updated Apr 29, 2021 at 11:45 am EDT
Ontario Premier Doug Ford leads members of his cabinet to the daily briefing at Queen s Park in Toronto on Monday November 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Members of the opposition, the province’s own science table and labour groups are among many reacting
to Ontario’s COVID-19 sick leave plan that, if passed, will see eligible workers get three paid days off and an increase of up to $1,000 a week.
Legislation for the new proposal will be introduced by the provincial government on Thursday.
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“Our love and solidarity go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of those we have lost. A healthy and safe workplace is the right of each and every worker under the sun, and this is why we fight for the living.” Mark Hancock, CUPE national president
April 28, 2021 is the National Day of Mourning and workplaces across Canada will use this day to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered an injury or illness due to their work. The Huron District Labour Council reminds all workplaces that the Day of Mourning is also a day to renew commitment to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of all workers, especially those who have been personally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By prioritizing corporate profits over workers’ lives, the federal Liberal and Ontario Conservative governments are ensuring that the virus and its new and more lethal variants will continue to run rampant.
By Colin Perkel
TORONTO Furious criticism of new anti-pandemic powers that allow police in Ontario to stop any motorist or pedestrian and ask where they live and why they’re not home prompted the provincial government on Saturday to reconsider the measures.
As the number of infected people in hospital reached record levels, Premier Doug Ford tweeted that the measures, which also included shutting down all outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds, would be clarified.
“Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen,” Ford said. “Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds, but gatherings outside will still be enforced.”
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