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September 20, 2018

Following review, military police reopening 23 ‘unfounded’ sexual assault cases

OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces is re-opening nearly two-dozen cases of alleged sexual assault after reviewing dozens of files previously dismissed by military police as “unfounded.” The move comes nearly 18 months after authorities revealed that nearly one in… →

September 20, 2018
Beavers may have caused fatal train derailment in Manitoba: safety board
September 20, 2018
Federal government accelerates phase out of rupture prone rail tankers
September 20, 2018
Former Halifax firefighter to have discrimination case heard in full by board

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September 19, 2018
Fuel from derailed locomotive in Manitoba leaks into river, clean up underway
September 19, 2018
Erin Weir asking for external body to review harassment investigation
September 19, 2018
New Brunswick New Democrats pledge to improve daily lives of workers

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In the Woods

by OHS Canada Canada, home to roughly nine per cent of the world’s forests, is where black bears, moose and other wildlife live out their natural lives. Outdoor enthusiasts kayak on both quiet rivers and raging rapids alike while parents and kids go…→

Upping the Ante

by OHS Canada In response to the growing demand for safety professionals who can better support workplaces in the changing global economy, new eligibility requirements for Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification will take effect on July 1. With change comes uncertainty, but also…→

Surviving Workplace Inspections

by Jean Lian The Ontario Ministry of Labour’s (MOL) 2018 inspection blitzes took place on April 1 and will run until March 21, 2019. The blitzes target specific areas in the following sectors: construction (working at heights, reversing equipment on construction projects); industrial…→