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Over 160 health workers sign open letter calling on the Ontario government to legislate 10 paid sick days immediately
As the Premier of Ontario announces a new cabinet…
Ontario farm pleads guilty to death of worker from COVID-19, fined over $125,000
Scotlynn SweetPac Growers Inc., one of Canada’s largest employers…
New Respectful Workplace Policy released by Alberta Premier’s Office
A new Respectful Workplace Policy has been released by…

‘CSIS is broken,’ lawyer says in support of spy service employee’s claim
By Jim Bronskill Lawyers for a Canadian Security Intelligence…

Thirty years after Westray disaster, families say justice still rare in worker deaths
By Michael Tutton Family members who lost loved ones…

Firefighters say recognition of cancer risk is tough battle, especially in Quebec
By Camille Bains Jenn Dawkins remembers the spring day…

Ontario PCs exploring raising injured workers’ compensation if re-elected
The Ontario government says it is looking into raising…

OHS fines in Ontario skyrocket, naloxone kits being mandated under new law
Ontario has passed its new workplace legislation, the Working…
N.L. to make helmets, seatbelt use mandatory for off-road vehicles
Operators of all off-road vehicles in Newfoundland and Labrador…

Ontario raising speed limit to 110 km/h on some highways
The Ontario government is raising the speed limit permanently…
B.C. expands whistleblower protection for public-sector organizations
British Columbia has expanded whistleblower protection to additional agencies,…
Alberta billing changes expand access to virtual mental health care
Alberta is making it easier for people to receive…
Nova Scotia creates ‘safe zones’ around homes of senior health officials
Nova Scotia is planning legislation to protect the safety…

Nova Scotia expands presumptive coverage for cancer, heart attacks for firefighters
Workplace injury insurance for Nova Scotia firefighters and their…

B.C. plans to license asbestos contractors, require mandatory training and certification for workers
British Columbia has introduced legislation designed to help keep…

Not returning to the office? Tips to limit work-from-home injury, employer liability
Many employers with workforces primarily working from home during…
Ontario to mandate naloxone kits in high-risk workplaces, including construction sites
Workplaces in Ontario that have a high risk of…

Ottawa closes street along Parliament, mulls permanent change in wake of protest
By Laura Osman OTTAWA — The three-week long protest…

Saskatchewan premier calls on Ottawa to lift all COVID-19 mandates
By Mickey Djuric REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe…

Quebec bar association wants government to justify continued state of emergency
By Jacob Serebrin MONTREAL — The Quebec bar association…