US EditionStores in Ottawa Could Be Open for Family Day and Victoria Day
Ontario plans to let retailers open on Family Day and Victoria Day while preserving worker rights including premium pay and refusal of work, aiming for law by May 18.
- Ontario proposed a new bill allowing stores to stay open during Family Day and Victoria Day, aiming to have the legislation in place for Victoria Day 2026, which falls on Monday, May 18.
- Premier Doug Ford signaled the move in Feb after finding Home Depot closed on Family Day, citing confusion from varying municipal holiday rules across Ontario affecting shoppers and businesses.
- The proposed legislation preserves existing employee rights, including the right to refuse holiday work, while those choosing to work receive time-and-a-half pay in addition to full public holiday compensation.
- Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa South John Fraser criticized the plan, stating, "It's not let's go shopping day." Some Ontarians, however, argued the option provides welcome flexibility for workers.
- These changes exclusively target Family Day and Victoria Day, removing them from the list of holidays where large stores and malls in Ontario are currently prohibited from operating.
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Ontario proposes controversial new rules for retailers during Family Day & Victoria Day- NOW Toronto
The Ford government is proposing new rules that would let retailers open on Family Day and Victoria Day, giving workers the choice to earn extra pay while shoppers get more options — but critics say it undermines the original purpose of the holidays.
The Toronto Star
Ontario to give retailers the option of opening on Family Day and Victoria Day
TORONTO - Stores across Ontario could soon open on Family Day and Victoria Day under a new bill the provincial government plans to introduce.
Ontario to give retailers the option of opening on Family Day and Victoria Day – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Stores across Ontario could soon open on Family Day and Victoria Day under a new bill the provincial government plans to introduce. The announcement came via a news release today, but was first signalled last month by Premier Doug Ford, who noted he couldn’t shop at Home Depot on Family Day. He said he believes all malls and shops should have the option of opening that day so businesses can make money and employees can earn holiday pay…
Ontario Giving Workers, Retailers and Consumers More Choice on Family Day and Victoria Day
Province proposing to allow retail business to stay open on select holidays while maintaining robust protections for workersAs part of its plan to protect Ontario, support workers and businesses, and provide more choice and convenience for families, the provincial government is proposing changes that would allow retail business establishments across the province to open on Family Day and Victoria Day, while maintaining strong protections for wor…
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