I am strongly opposed to…

I am strongly opposed to Schedule 9 with regards to the Employment Standards Act.

Ontario already lags behind other provinces in the country for legislated employees rights and benefits. Repealing these sections of the ESA is a significant regression.

Forcing workers to be at work while sick is barbaric and nonsensical. In this knowledge based economy, more days at work is not necessarily same as more work done. A true capitalist who wishes to maximise the competitiveness of his or her land will optimize efficiency by balancing worker satisfaction and business needs. This act actually makes Ontario less competitive, not more.

I am also strongly opposed to the changes the Act makes with regards to urban planning and toxic waste. Corporate interests must not be put before the environment.