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A story in this newspaper about ballooning municipal costs under a proposed provincial law is prompting council to light a fire under Queen’s Park.
Coun. Diane Deans, chair of the community and protective services committee, noted on Wednesday the “significant impacts” to the city if it’s forced to pay volunteer firefighters for a minimum of three hours when they’re on call.
Volunteer firefighters would also need to make the same pay as full-time firefighters under the proposed Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act.
The city might have to pay $13.3 million more annually to make sure its 485 volunteer firefighters are properly compensated, if the law passes.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has raised concerns with the province about the impact of the proposed legislation. AMO is specifically asking for an exemption when it comes to volunteer firefighters.
In supporting AMO, council directed Mayor Jim Watson to send a letter to the province explaining the city’s position.
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Coun. Diane Deans, chair of the community and protective services committee, noted on Wednesday the “significant impacts” to the city if it’s forced to pay volunteer firefighters for a minimum of three hours when they’re on call.
Volunteer firefighters would also need to make the same pay as full-time firefighters under the proposed Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act.
The city might have to pay $13.3 million more annually to make sure its 485 volunteer firefighters are properly compensated, if the law passes.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has raised concerns with the province about the impact of the proposed legislation. AMO is specifically asking for an exemption when it comes to volunteer firefighters.
In supporting AMO, council directed Mayor Jim Watson to send a letter to the province explaining the city’s position.
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