Ministry of Labour Province Releases Action Plan to Prevent Worker Injuries and Fatalities Toronto, ON – May 11, 2017 Ontario is helping to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities for workers on construction sites across the province through the implementation of its Construction Health and Safety Action Plan. Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn announced the […]
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Honourable Kevin Flynn – Canadian Club
The Honourable Kevin Flynn, Ontario’s Minister of Labour ” A luncheon with Minister Flynn “ The Honourable Kevin Flynn, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, describes what the government is doing to build an inclusive and fair province, and outlines why 2017 is shaping up to be a landmark year. This event is part of our Ontario […]
Ontario Funds Innovative Projects to Improve Occupational Health and Safety
Ontario is providing $4.38 million to support projects that will improve occupational health and safety for workers across the province.
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Young Workers
As young people across Ontario start looking for summer jobs, Ontario is launching initiatives to protect young workers in seasonal or part-time employment.
Ontario Hiring More Mental Health Workers for Children and Youth
Ontario is investing $6 million in mental health services, to hire 80 new child and youth mental health workers helping children and youth, & their families
Ontario Taking Action To Protect Drill Rig Operators
Ontario Taking Action To Protect Drill Rig Operators 12/09/2015 – Toronto, ON Ontario has passed amendments under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to strengthen the health and safety of workers on construction projects, including new requirements for operating rotary foundation drill rigs. Rotary foundation drill rigs are used for boring holes in soil in […]
Ontario Creates Construction Health and Safety Advisory Group
Toronto – May 21, 2015 Ontario has established an advisory group to assist the government in the development and implementation of a Construction Health and Safety Action Plan. As set out in the Ministry of Labour 2014-15 mandate letter, the Action Plan will strengthen workplace injury and illness prevention for construction workers across the province. […]