Ontario’s Bill 124 still affecting public sector, years after law was repealed (opens original article in a new tab)

Ontario's repealed Bill 124 continues to impact public sector finances with ratepayer-funded recovery efforts and ongoing financial consequences.

• Ontario's Bill 124 repeal led to $329-million recovery from ratepayers in 2023
• IESO faced structural deficit requiring one-time correction through ratepayer funds
• Retroactive pay awards caused financial strain on public sector budgets
• Legal fees from Bill 124 court challenges totaled $4.3-million