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National Post
15-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
NDP MPP Jessica Bell to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Toronto
Article content TORONTO — NDP MPP for University–Rosedale, Jessica Bell, will join striking WSIB workers on the picket line at 200 Front Street West on Monday, June 16 at 11:15 a.m., in solidarity with 3,600 frontline members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750). Article content Now entering four weeks on strike, OCEU members are calling for fair wages, safe and healthy workplaces, and an end to the privatization and outsourcing of Ontario jobs to U.S.-based companies. These workers play a vital role in supporting injured workers and ensuring employers meet their obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Article content 'WSIB leadership and the Ford government opted to ignore the voices of injured workers and front-line staff, instead outsourcing essential services to the United States. Now, injured workers are dealing with growing delays and backlogs, while employers receive millions in unjustified rebates. Ontario workers deserve better,' Jessica Bell, MPP for University-Rosedale, Shadow minister for finance and treasury board. Article content Where: Article content 200 Front Street West Article content Time Article content 10:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. MPP Jessica Bell remarks begin at 11:15 a.m. Article content 'We appreciate MPP Bell's support and her commitment to hearing directly from our members,' said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'WSIB workers are proud of the work we do helping injured workers and their families, and we deserve to be treated with fairness and respect.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, please contact: Article content Article content Bill Chalupiak Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NDP MPP Jessica Bell to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Toronto
TORONTO, June 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NDP MPP for University–Rosedale, Jessica Bell, will join striking WSIB workers on the picket line at 200 Front Street West on Monday, June 16 at 11:15 a.m., in solidarity with 3,600 frontline members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750). Now entering four weeks on strike, OCEU members are calling for fair wages, safe and healthy workplaces, and an end to the privatization and outsourcing of Ontario jobs to U.S.-based companies. These workers play a vital role in supporting injured workers and ensuring employers meet their obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. "WSIB leadership and the Ford government opted to ignore the voices of injured workers and front-line staff, instead outsourcing essential services to the United States. Now, injured workers are dealing with growing delays and backlogs, while employers receive millions in unjustified rebates. Ontario workers deserve better," Jessica Bell, MPP for University-Rosedale, Shadow minister for finance and treasury board. Where: 200 Front Street West Time 10:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. MPP Jessica Bell remarks begin at 11:15 a.m. "We appreciate MPP Bell's support and her commitment to hearing directly from our members," said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU/CUPE 1750. "WSIB workers are proud of the work we do helping injured workers and their families, and we deserve to be treated with fairness and respect." mb/cope491 View source version on Contacts For more information, please contact: Bill ChalupiakCUPE Communications Representativewchalupiak@ 416-707-1401 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
15-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
NDP MPP Jessica Bell to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Toronto
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NDP MPP for University–Rosedale, Jessica Bell, will join striking WSIB workers on the picket line at 200 Front Street West on Monday, June 16 at 11:15 a.m., in solidarity with 3,600 frontline members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750). Now entering four weeks on strike, OCEU members are calling for fair wages, safe and healthy workplaces, and an end to the privatization and outsourcing of Ontario jobs to U.S.-based companies. These workers play a vital role in supporting injured workers Share Now entering four weeks on strike, OCEU members are calling for fair wages, safe and healthy workplaces, and an end to the privatization and outsourcing of Ontario jobs to U.S.-based companies. These workers play a vital role in supporting injured workers and ensuring employers meet their obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. "WSIB leadership and the Ford government opted to ignore the voices of injured workers and front-line staff, instead outsourcing essential services to the United States. Now, injured workers are dealing with growing delays and backlogs, while employers receive millions in unjustified rebates. Ontario workers deserve better," Jessica Bell, MPP for University-Rosedale, Shadow minister for finance and treasury board. Where: 200 Front Street West Time 10:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. MPP Jessica Bell remarks begin at 11:15 a.m. 'We appreciate MPP Bell's support and her commitment to hearing directly from our members,' said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'WSIB workers are proud of the work we do helping injured workers and their families, and we deserve to be treated with fairness and respect.' mb/cope491
Epoch Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Ontario Projects $14.6 Billion Deficit in Budget Focused on US Tariffs and Economic Growth
Ontario's 2025 budget includes support for businesses and workers hit by U.S. tariffs, new investments to grow key sectors, and a deficit three times larger than last year's projection. This year's budget, dubbed 'A Plan to Protect Ontario,' responds to economic uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs with a focus on building a stronger economy through nation-building projects and the province's 'most ambitious' capital plan yet, said Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy at his May 15 budget 'Tariffs have created an economic challenge right across Ontario, and it is our communities who are hurting the most, Madam Speaker–but our government is there for them too,' the minister 'Our government's plan to protect Ontario is designed to strengthen and support not only Ontario's economy, but Canada's economy as a whole by positioning us for long-term prosperity and growth,' he added. 'Madam Speaker, if not now, when?' The new budget Related Stories 3/5/2025 2/27/2025 The U.S. administration has imposed three rounds of tariffs on Canada, with exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ontario's deficit is expected to decline to $7.8 billion the following year, with a return to surplus in 2027–28, according to the province's projections. The budget The Opposition NDP said the new budget offers 'little hope and no reassurance' to people facing financial hardship, including those impacted by the tariffs. 'Instead of choosing a future where workers and their families can get ahead, the government missed the mark with a budget that is full of cuts and no new investments in the services that people rely on,' NDP finance critic Jessica Bell said in a May 15 'Over the past few months, the people of Ontario have been asking themselves: Why wasn't Ontario in a stronger position to take on these tariffs? Today's budget offers a clue.' Support for Businesses To assist businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, the province will establish a fund of up to $5 billion, called the 'Protecting Ontario Account,' aimed at providing immediate liquidity support to businesses that have exhausted their available funding. The province is also deferring certain provincial taxes until Oct. 1 for businesses impacted by the tariffs, providing around 80,000 employers with nearly $9 billion in cash flow to keep workers hired, officials said. The provincial government also plans to support manufacturing and processing businesses in Ontario by increasing the rate and expanding eligibility for a tax credit on investments in buildings, machinery, and equipment. The measure is expected to provide about $1.3 billion in cost relief over the next three years. The budget also provides $20 million to mobilize new training and support centres to offer transition supports for more laid-off workers, including those impacted by tariffs. The province is also launching a support program for grape growers and wineries to help increase the use of Ontario-grown grapes in wine production, according to officials. Running through the 2029–30 fiscal year, the program will offer up to $35 million per year to eligible wineries, with total available funding of $175 million. It is expected to double the proportion of Ontario grapes in blended wine on average. Economic Growth As part of its economic strategy, the province is allocating over $200 billion for capital projects over the next 10 years, including $33 billion in the current fiscal year. Planned investments include $30 billion for highway expansion and rehabilitation, nearly $61 billion for public transit, about $56 billion for health infrastructure, and more than $30 billion to build schools and child care spaces. The province also plans to invest $500 million to create a 'Critical Minerals Processing Fund,' which would attract investments in the processing of critical minerals while ensuring that minerals mined in Ontario are processed in the province. Premier Doug Ford has previously Ontario produced more than $10 billion worth of minerals in 2020, Increasing skilled worker participation in priority sectors is also among the province's goals, with plans to invest $1 billion over the next three years to support training organizations and build the necessary infrastructure across Ontario. This brings the total funding for this initiative to $2.5 billion. 'Whether it's our competitive advantage in critical minerals, energy, technology, talent and our workers, or any other area, we will need to bolster our economy by investing in our powerful and promising industries,' Bethlenfalvy said at the legislature on May 15. The province is also increasing loan guarantees for indigenous equity partnerships to $3 billion and supporting investments by indigenous communities in Ontario's growing sectors. It is also investing $70 million over four years to help indigenous people participate in mineral exploration and mine development, and $10 million over three years for scholarships for First Nations students pursuing careers in resource development. To support communities, the province plans to propose making its gas tax cuts permanent and eliminating tolls on the provincially owned Highway 407 East. Premier Doug Ford announced the measures
