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Ontario Bill 14

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 21, 2022
No Time to Waste Act (Plan for Climate Action and Jobs), 2022
  • This is a bill that aims to address the climate crisis and its impact on public health in Ontario. It includes the enactment of three acts: the Climate Crisis Health Action Plan Act, the Ontario Climate Crisis Strategy for the Public Sector Act, and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Act. The Climate Crisis Health Action Plan Act requires the Minister of Health to develop and publish a strategic action plan to prepare Ontario's public health and healthcare systems for the health risks caused by the climate crisis. It also establishes a Climate Crisis and Health Secretariat and a science advisory board to support these efforts. The strategic action plan will identify key health risks, vulnerable communities, and strategies to mitigate the negative effects of the climate crisis on health. The Ontario Climate Crisis Strategy for the Public Sector Act aims to encourage action on the climate crisis within the public sector. It requires the establishment of the Ontario Climate Crisis Strategy for the Public Sector, which will set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from public sector activities, such as facilities and vehicles. The strategy will also aim to reduce energy consumption and promote the use of innovative technologies. The Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Act establishes a select committee to study and make recommendations on the climate crisis in Ontario. Overall, these acts aim to address the climate crisis and its impact on public health and promote sustainable practices within the public sector in Ontario.
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Bill C-307

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 21, 2022
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (menstrual products)
  • Bill C-307 is a proposed law that would change the Canada Labour Code. The purpose of the bill is to require employers who are regulated by the federal government to provide free menstrual products in the workplace. This means that if the bill becomes law, employers would have to make tampons and pads available to their employees without charge. The bill has had its first reading in Parliament and is currently being discussed and reviewed.
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