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Event Description:

Ontario’s Bill 124 was meant to hold compensation firm at 1 percent per year over 3 years. It was struck down in April 2021, and is being appealed. We need to understand the impact of the Bill, and the current bargaining issues: did it suppress wages in the longer term? Is there catch-up now? What has the Bill and its removal done to bargaining priorities and labour-management relations?

The Ted Rogers School of Management's (TRSM) Centre for Labour Management Relations (CLMR) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) cordially invites you to our upcoming panel event.

Event Title: "Bill 124 Impact: Navigating Ontario’s Bargaining Landscape"

Moderated by Daphne Taras and Panelists Colleen Bauman (Goldblatt), Dave Bulmer (AMAPCEO) and David Brooke (OHA)

Event Location: 

Monday, November 6, 2023 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Ted Rogers School of Management, 55 Dundas Street West, 7th floor, Cara Commons Hall, Toronto.

Event Cost: Eat and Learn: 

• $50 Early Bird Registration by November 4; 

• $60 Regular Registration after November 4; 

• $10 Virtual Webinar Registration; 

• $25 Student Registration (Students should email CLMR directly to get the verified code for this discount [email protected])

Buffet dinner will be prepared and served by students majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management at TRSM. Cash bar.

Event Highlights:

• Bill 124 Unveiled: Delve into the intricacies of Bill 124, officially known as the "Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act." Explore its profound impact on labour relations and collective bargaining in the Ontario context, with a particular focus on the recent court case that challenged its validity.

• • Panel Discussion: Engage with panelists as they present key insights:

  • Moderated By: Daphne Taras, Director CLMR

  • Colleen Bauman, Partner at Goldblatt Partners

  • David Brook, VP Labour Relations and Chief Negotiations Officer at Ontario Hospital Association

  • Dave Bulmer, President & Chief Executive Officer of AMAPCEO – Ontario’s Professional Employees Union

• Guided Q&A: Following the panelists' presentations, our moderator, Daphne Taras, Professor of Labour Relations and Former Dean at TMU, and current CLMR Director, will lead Q&A session

• Distinguished Speakers: In addition to our panelists, we are honoured to feature Peggy Nash, a distinguished practitioner, educator, and former politician, who also serves as Chair of the CLMR Advisory Board, and Cynthia Holmes, Dean of Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM), who will share opening and welcoming remarks.

This event promises to be an informative and thought-provoking exploration of the evolving labour landscape in Ontario, shaped by the complexities of Bill 124. Join us as we navigate the multifaceted implications of this legislation and its lasting effects on labour relations and collective bargaining.