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Mar 6, 2024 · 2 (1) The ministry of the public service known in English as the Ministry of Government Services and in French as ministère des Services gouvernementaux is continued. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25, s. 2 (1). Minister to preside. (2) The Minister shall preside over and have charge of the Ministry. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25, s. 2 (2).
- LRO 1990, C M.25
Loi sur le ministère des Services gouvernementaux. L.R.O....
- O Reg 261/07
Ministry of Government Services Act Loi sur le ministère des...
- ServiceOntario
Ministry of Government Services Act. ONTARIO REGULATION...
- LRO 1990, C M.25
17.1 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by regulation, designate a ministry of the Government of Ontario, part of such a ministry or a person or entity as an organization to provide services to members of the public on behalf of the Government or a public body. 2006, c. 34, Sched. F, s. 2.
Oct 29, 2024 · The definition of “qualified health practitioner” under the Act has also been expanded to expressly include a psychologist. This change is now in force. Increased Penalties for ESA Contraventions. The maximum fine for individuals found to have violated the ESA has doubled, increasing from $50,000 to $100,000. This change is now in force.
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- Unrepresented positions
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•Essential services
•Identifying essential services and positions
•Excluded positions
•Unrepresented positions
•Access to the workplace during a strike
•Related links
During a strike, an essential service of the Government of Canada is a service necessary for the safety or security of the public, or a segment of the public, at any time. An essential service could include a(n):
•service
•facility, or
•activity of the Government of Canada
When a service is identified as essential, it means there are reasonable grounds to believe that the safety or security of the public would be at risk if a work stoppage interrupted the duties of the public servants offering the service.
The obligations and responsibilities regarding essential services and positions are set out in the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA) and related case law.
The employer and unions work together to negotiate and agree on the positions that are necessary to provide essential services during a strike.
As part of this process, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) provides advice to departments and agencies of the core public administration (Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act) on identifying and managing their essential services positions.
Negotiations between the employer and union generally end with the signing of an Essential Services Agreement (ESA). An ESA must be in place before a union, or bargaining agent, and its members can be in a legal strike position.
Should a strike occur, the employees who occupy the agreed-upon essential positions are prohibited from participating in the strike and must report to work. No one should impede or attempt to impede access to the workplace by employees who occupy essential positions.
An excluded (managerial or confidential) position is a represented position that has been removed from its bargaining unit due to the nature of its duties, with the agreement of the bargaining agent and through an order issued by the FPSLREB.
Should a strike occur, employees who will be performing the duties of an excluded position are prohibited from participating in a strike and must report to work. No one should impede or attempt to impede access to the workplace by employees identified by their department as performing the duties of an excluded position.
A position may be deemed excluded for any of these reasons:
•the position is confidential
•the position is classified as being in the executive group
•the occupant of the position provides advice on labour relations, staffing or classification
Unrepresented positions are positions that are in an occupational group or sub-group that is not represented by a union. These include the PE, EX and OM groups. If you occupy an unrepresented position, your letter of offer should reference this. Your manager will also be aware.
Should a strike occur, employees who occupy unrepresented positions are prohibited from participating in a strike and must report to work. No one should impede or attempt to impede access to the workplace by employees who occupy unrepresented positions.
Employees, including those occupying essential, excluded, or unrepresented positions should contact their manager if they encounter issues entering the worksite, including interference, or harassment by picketers.
Employees who do not follow management’s instructions regarding crossing picket lines or who do not report for duty at picketed locations may be considered:
•not entitled to pay
•subject to disciplinary action
•Federal Public Service Labour Relations Act
•Strikes and job action in the core public administration
Bill C-62 was passed in the House of Commons on April 23, 1986.The Employment Equity Act was ratified by the Senate and received royal assent on June 27, 1986. The adoption of the Employment Equity Act of 1986 reflected a bipartisan consensus on the need for employment equity. At its core, the Act’s purpose is to break down systemic barriers ...
Government Services Act, 1999. S.C. 1999, c. 13. Assented to 1999-03-25. An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of government services. Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Oct 1, 2012 · In 2017, the House amended its Standing Orders to define omnibus bills for the purpose of empowering the Speaker to divide questions on such bills, where applicable, for votes held at second and third reading. According to Standing Order 69.1, an omnibus bill is a government bill that seeks to repeal, amend or enact more than one act, yet does ...
