The Ontario government confirmed today that the measures in Bill 198 dealing with pension issues will never be proclaimed, even if the Budget Bill is passed by the legislature, Finance Minister Janet Ecker announced today.

“Premier Eves indicated unequivocally in the Legislature on Tuesday that pension provisions in the Budget Bill will not be proclaimed,” said Ecker. “We are committed to further consultation on the matters which were to have been dealt with in this Bill. Only after such consultations occur, and only if it is necessary to make legislative amendments, will any changes be introduced in a new bill which will be fully debated in the House.”

Ecker said the government will work with stakeholders to create an expert committee to examine how Ontario should address these issues. Ecker also said that she will be writing stakeholders to ensure that they are aware of the government’s commitment.