Ontario – The following legislation, regulation and fee changes will be in effect January 1, 2025. They are listed by responsible ministry. Ministry of the Attorney General To streamline government processes, Ontario is bringing amendments to the Legislation Act, 2006 into force on January 1, 2025. The amendments mean that only an Order in Council (OIC) is needed to bring a statute …
TORONTO — David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement after the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 received Royal Assent on December 19, 2024. “With our sixth Working for Workers Act now law, our government continues to bring better jobs and bigger paycheques back to Ontario, while we keep workers healthy and safe, no matter where they work — …
Ontario – The Ontario government is building on progress from its previous five Working for Workers Acts by intending to introduce new first-in-Canada supports and even stronger protections that would, if passed, support the safety and wellbeing of workers and their families, grow Ontario’s workforce, and keep costs down for workers and businesses. Today, the government is introducing the Working for …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, today announced increased fines for motorists who block intersections, also known as “Blocking the Box”, as part of the City of Toronto’s ongoing commitment to reducing traffic congestion and making travel safer and more efficient for all road users. The fine …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is expanding its Traffic Agents Program to increase road safety and better manage traffic congestion. A total of 30 Traffic Agents are budgeted to be deployed this year, with the first wave of new employees currently being deployed to critical intersections across Toronto. The City’s Traffic Agents program is a congestion management strategy that …
New measures will support Ontario’s economic competitiveness TORONTO — The Ontario government has introduced the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 which, if passed, would pave the way for better services, help Ontario businesses grow, and save people time. “Reducing red tape is a key part of building a stronger economy and improving services for Ontarians. That’s why our government …
