Bill 124: Public Sector Wage Caps
Legislation capping public sector wage increases at 1% annually for three years, later struck down as unconstitutional by the courts.
👷 A reversed Labour policy from November 2019 · Implemented · Bill 124 · Well sourced · Also seen in AB, SK, NB
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"Managing Compensation"
Protecting taxpayers by limiting public sector wage increases to 1% annually. Ensuring fiscal responsibility during challenging times.
"This bill would help restore the province to a position of fiscal sustainability and demonstrate respect for taxpayer dollars."
— Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board, 2019
"Defunding the Workforce"
Forcing a real-wage cut during high inflation to trigger a staffing crisis. When public workers leave, private alternatives can fill the void at higher cost to taxpayers.
- Nurses real wages dropped 11% over 3 years (1% raise vs 4-7% inflation)source
- Ontario projected 33,000 nurses + PSWs short by 2028 (FAO)source
- Agency nursing spending increased 300%+ at hospitalssource
- Court ruled Bill 124 unconstitutional in November 2022source
This section represents editorial interpretation of documented evidence.
Figures are approximate, using publicly available Ontario cost data.
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