Ontario’s repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 still rippling through public sector (opens original article in a new tab)

Ontario's repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 continues to create financial challenges in the public sector, with the electricity system seeking increased ratepayer funding to address retroactive pay obligations and budget imbalances.

• Ontario's repealed wage restraint law Bill 124 is causing ongoing financial impacts in the public sector
• The Independent Electricity System Operator seeks $329 million from ratepayers due to retroactive pay obligations from Bill 124
• Bill 124's reversal led to significant retroactive compensation payments and financial strain on public sector budgets
• The law's repeal resulted in increased costs for taxpayers and ongoing financial adjustments in public services