Torkin Manes (Toronto/Ontario): Ontario Government Issues Emergency Order for Developmental Services Agencies

Following up on other recent Orders that were applicable to hospitals, long-term care facilities and retirement homes, the Government has now issued an Order applicable to employers in the developmental services industry. This Order was once again made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and gives “service agencies” temporary flexibility to modify staffing (without regard to collective agreement restrictions) and to dispense with certain administrative and other regulatory obligations. MORE.