Government Open to Amending Paid Sick Leave Bill It Wants Passed by Week’s End

Government Open to Amending Paid Sick Leave Bill It Wants Passed by Week’s End
Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan arrives for a cabinet meeting in Ottawa, Oct. 27, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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OTTAWA—Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the government is open to amending legislation that would provide 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers.

O'Regan acknowledges that at least two provisions in Bill C-3 could undermine the objective, which is to ensure ill workers don’t have to choose between going to work sick or staying home without pay.