Ontario’s Top Court Strikes Down Bill 124, Government to Repeal
Ontario’s Court of Appeal has ruled Bill 124, which capped public sector wages, unconstitutional. The Ford government will repeal the law following the court’s decision.
- Ontario Court of Appeal invalidates Bill 124; Ford government opts against Supreme Court appeal.
- Legislation, introduced in 2019, capped wages of public sector workers at 1% for three years.
- Court found the law interfered substantially with collective bargaining rights.
- Unions welcome the ruling, calling it a win for workers’ rights.
- Ontario government chooses not to appeal the decision and rather, proceed with full repeal of Bill 124 in the coming weeks.
Auditor General Exposes Mismanagement of ArriveCan App: Canadians Overpay for Faulty System
Canada’s Auditor General reveals gross mismanagement in the development and implementation of the ArriveCan application, leading to excessive costs (estimated at $59.5 million) and a lack of accountability, with failures highlighted at various government agencies involved.
- ArriveCAN app was created in 2020 to streamline customs procedures and enforce pandemic regulations.
- Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report slammed the Trudeau government citing the poor management practices surrounding the ArriveCan app development and implementation.
- Poor documentation and financial records hinder precise cost determination, estimated at $59.5 million.
- The report exposes flaws in contract management, including insufficient information in invoices and over-reliance on external contractors.
- Auditor General issues recommendations for reform, emphasizing the need for better fiscal management and documentation.
- Criticism directed at Trudeau’s government for mismanagement of taxpayer funds.