The Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park. A giant Canadian flag was added in June 2025 prior to Canada Day as a patriotic response to U.S. tariffs. Photo: Dillan Payne

Ontario introduces legislation targeting worker protections and red tape cuts

by HR News Canada Staff April 20, 2026

written by HR News Canada Staff April 20, 2026

The Ontario government has introduced new legislation that would strengthen workplace health and safety rules, improve labour mobility across Canada and streamline business permits and approvals. The Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026, known as the POWER Act, was introduc...

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