Bill 27 Update: The Future of Ontario’s Licensing Framework
Staffing & Recruitment Industry | January 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Given the complexity of the impact to the Staffing & Recruitment industry, the Ontario government has pushed back the implementation of Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, from January 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024.
During this time, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment, and Staffing Services (ACSESS) has urged the Ministry of Labour to consider additional changes to the framework and made several strategic recommendations to reduce unnecessary red tape. ACSESS will continue to collaborate with the Minister’s office on legislative amendments in the coming months.
PROLINK is committed to keeping you informed and helping you navigate the shifting landscape of licensing requirements. In light of these developments, we’re hosting another Bill 27 Update, with an exclusive webinar on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST!
During the webinar, we’ll explore the implications of this delay, share key insights, and unpack ACSESS’s proposed changes. ACSESS is drafting submissions to the Ministry of Labour and we want to share the recommendations with members and the Staffing & Recruitment industry at large.
The webinar will be hosted by Alliya Chawla, PROLINK’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Solutions, as well as our expert partners from:
- ACSESS, the Canadian voice of the recruiting, employment and staffing services industry;
- Hicks Morley, a leading labour and employment law firm; and
- Surety Association Canada (SAC), a national trade advocacy association.
Register today for a detailed and engaging discussion as we decode the future of Bill 27 together!
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MEET YOUR PANEL
Alliya Chawla, RIBO
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Solutions, PROLINK
Alliya is an insurance leader with over 15 years of client management experience across brokering, underwriting, and distribution. With experience in both the private and public sectors, Alliya is well aware of the challenges facing Staffing & Recruitment firms and agencies today and works to deliver solutions that align with organizations’ long-term strategic objectives.
Mary McIninch
Executive Director, Government Relations, ACSESS
Mary joined the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services in 2000. She works closely with staff and elected leaders to develop ACSESS as a leading industry association and provides comprehensive government relations services representing members’ interests in jurisdictions across Canada. Her passion lies in advancing the staffing services industry’s interests across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high legal, ethical, and professional standards. Mary is fluently bilingual and is a member of the Quebec Bar Association.
Craig Rix, LL.B
Managing Partner, Hicks Morley
Craig Rix is Hicks Morley’s Managing Partner and is a labour and employment lawyer in the firm’s Toronto office. Craig’s practice is dedicated to change management, collective bargaining negotiations, and rights arbitration advocacy in both the public and private sectors. His areas of practice include Employment Law and Labour Relations.
Steve Ness
President & CEO, Surety Association of Canada
Steve Ness began his career in the surety industry in 1981. In 1992, Steve joined forces with five industry “renegades” to form what would become the Surety Association of Canada (SAC), which has since become the de facto voice of the industry, representing 97% of surety writers from coast to coast. Steve became President & CEO of SAC in 1994 and works closely with stakeholders to foster an understanding about the suretyship products and process.