When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Ontario government declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). This allowed them to pass many emergency orders, most of which allowed employers to ignore sections of our collective bargaining rights.
THIS FACTSHEET is based on Bill 195 at the time of first reading. Bills go through a committee process and three readings before being passed, so it may change before becoming law.
For more information on how Bill 195 will affect you please contact your local executive.