Breaking down the changes to Bill 148

​The provincial government has released its planned changes to labour regulations through the Open for Business Act, Bill 47.   

This bill is designed to make amendments to Bill 148.  During the discussions around Bill 148 the Peterborough Chamber maintained the following position:
That government should put in place:

• A longer implementation runway
• Income tax reductions for low wage earners
• Sector-specific solutions around scheduling provisions
• Complete the Basic Income Guarantee pilots in order to have fulsome data to assess the program

The chart below, in part, from Wilson Vukelich LLP,  details the rules in place before and during Bill 148 and then what is proposed under Bill 47.  There are several pieces from Bill 148 that will not be changing including:

• Extended Parental Leave
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave
• Child Disappearance or Death
• Minimum Shift Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Family Medical Leave

It is anticipated there will be opportunity for public comment on Bill 47 and as we learn more we will pass on the information on how to connect with government committee going over the bill.

We will also be looking to our members for feedback around what's being changed in order to submit our recommendations.

Download the Chart

Details of Changed and Repealed Items:

Details of Unchanged Items:

Feedback can be sent to: sandra@peterboroughchamber.ca