Ford government plans to appeal after Ontario court strikes down Bill 124

The Ford government plans to appeal an Ontario court decision striking down a law that limited wage increases for public sector workers, more commonly known as Bill 124. Koehnen added he is "mindful" of an appeal court ruling that "judges ought not to see themselves as finance ministers." Instead, it appears Ontario was reluctant to take that position because it could lead to strikes, the decision said. In a statement following the decision, NDP Leader Peter Tabuns said, "My message to Ford is simple: do not appeal this decision." In September, the Financial Accountability Office said Bill 124 would save the province $9.7 billion in public-sector salaries and wages.