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Bill 47 Receives Royal Assent

On October 23, 2018 the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018.

Bill 47, which repeals and replaces numerous provisions and amendments introduced to labour and employment standards legislation by Bill 148, received Royal Assent on November 21, 2018. more >

Ontario Government Introduces Legislation to Repeal and Replace Bill 148

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, also known as the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. Bill 47 will repeal and replace numerous provisions and amendments introduced to labour and employment standards legislation by Bill 148, also known as the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017.

For a convenient overview of the proposed Bill 47 amendments and their impact, download our Bill 148 Repeal Report and Chart. Continue to check our website for updates as Bill 47 proceeds toward Royal Assent.