Is it time to ditch disinfecting? CDC updates data surrounding COVID-19 surface transmission She called on Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives to pass the sick-leave motion, but the government voted against the measure.Government House Paul Calandra says he anticipates the federal government will announce further enhancements to their sick-day program today.The province has thus far rejected calls for a provincial program saying it would be needless overlap of the federal supports.Advocates have been calling on the province to bring in paid sick leave for months, saying it would help support essential workers during the pandemic.The NDP also presented a motion to implement a full shutdown of non-essential businesses with high.