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Legislation

Quebec politician files police complaint over hateful online messages
Christine Labrie raised issue of internet abuse in legislature last month

Edibles add new wrinkle to safety landscape
Vast differences between smoked cannabis and newly legal products

Appeal Court rules against suspending Quebec’s religious symbols ban
All judges acknowledged harm may be serious for teachers wearing hijab
Ontario contractor hit with $150,000 fine after excavation fatality
Company pled guilty to 2018 incident

Saskatchewan introduces strategy to reduce serious workplace injuries, deaths
2,400 provincial workers are seriously hurt each year

In defence of whistleblowers
Most Canadian whistleblowing legislation is ineffective, requiring users to clear a number of hurdles, says an expert.

Does Quebec’s unique winter-tire law make roads safer?
Drivers without proper tires face $300 fine

Protecting minds a priority in changing times
In a world where the only constant is change, mental health has simultaneously become the fastest-growing category of disability in the workplace.

Tips for implementing mental-health policy
‘Invisible’ disabilities have equal human rights protections in the workplace.
Ontario government introduces new measures to combat bullying in schools
Teachers will be trained in de-escalation techniques

5 ways to be ready for a safety blitz
The current round of Ontario workplace inspections is expected to conclude on Dec. 27.

Manitoba to include victims of sexual violence, stalking in workplace leave
Employment Standards Code amendments will include victims of interpersonal violence

One part gear, one part mindset
Cavalier attitudes and too-specific training continue to complicate fall protection.

Safety urged ahead of lobster season in Nova Scotia
Fishing industry remains ‘dangerous profession’: Minister

Ontario government unveils program rewarding safe employers
UPDATE: WSIB program to provide employers with policy roadmap
Liquor store in Winnipeg closed temporarily after employees assaulted
Revamped store entrance will require customers to show photo ID

Alberta overhauls workplace rules for farms; small operations to be exempt
Proposed legislation reverses many rules put in place by NDP government

Employers can do more to address workplace fatigue
National standard could help address issue: CSA Group

Workplace safety top priority for Ontario labour minister
Program rewarding safe employers to launch this month: McNaughton

P.E.I. government reaches confidential settlement with whistleblowers
Process requires ‘built-in protection’: Premier