"Current patchwork" refers to the current situation or state of affairs that is made up of different pieces or elements, similar to a patchwork quilt. Full definition
In the letter, the groups also alleged Morneau presupposed the outcome of the council's work by saying he supports an eventual strategy that would preserve existing drug - insurance systems in Canada, rather than abandoning the current patchwork altogether for a new national plan. (canadianbusiness.com)
Unions say right - to - work laws infringe on workers» collective bargaining rights, and proponents call for a federal law as opposed to the current patchwork of state statutes. (cnbc.com)
Right - to - work proponents have called for a federal law as opposed to the current patchwork of state statutes. (cnbc.com)