Peel Transition Act: “A solution no one wants from a government that won’t deliver what we need”

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PEEL REGION – CUPE Ontario has criticized the Ford Conservatives for interfering in municipalities’ business through the recently introduced Peel Transition Implementation Act. The bill downloads some services currently handled by Peel Region to the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, while doing nothing – still – to meet residents’ housing and other needs. “Premier…

Union calls on Ministry of Long-Term Care to investigate inadequate resident supplies, understaffing, unpaid staff obligations and deteriorating morale at Villa Marconi

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OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is urging the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care to take immediate steps to investigate inadequate resident care supplies, understaffing and nearly $500,000 in unpaid wage obligations owed to front-line staff at Villa Marconi. Heightened concern about resident wellbeing as a result of mismanagement at the home…