Monday, March 18, 2024

Ford government rejects NDP motion for paid sick leave

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The Ontario government has voted against a series of Opposition motions aimed at supporting essential workers.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath presented several motions Monday morning, including paid sick leave and shutting down non-essential workplaces, but the government voted against the measure.


Premier Doug Ford was not in attendance.

Government House Leader Paul Calandra says he anticipates the federal government will announce further enhancements to their sick-day program.

READ MORE: Trudeau government set to unveil federal budget Monday

The province has thus far rejected calls for a provincial program saying it would be needless overlap of federal supports.

This despite the fact that members of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table have said paid sick leave would help support essential workers during the pandemic.

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