Senior officials in Premier Doug Ford's government have told CBC News that Ontario's program for paid sick days related to COVID-19 will be extended to July 31, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press - image credit)Premier Doug Ford's government is extending its COVID-19 sick pay program beyond its scheduled expiry at the end of December. If a son or a daughter needs to stay home from school, they can use a paid sick day, if they need a mental health day, they can use the paid sick day," he said. Story continuesEarlier on Tuesday, the opposition New Democrats pressed the government in the Legislature on paid sick days. "Taking away paid sick days as we are on the brink of another wave right before this hectic holiday season is beyond cruel," said Begum.

Source: CBC News December 08, 2021 07:52 UTC