Legislation & Government Policy

Ontario is opening applications for the second round of its Road Safety Initiatives Fund on Feb. 19, offering municipalities access to the remaining portion of a $210 million program designed… …

A bipartisan bill reintroduced in the U.S. Congress would require federal guidance on incorporating opioid overdose response into workplace emergency plans as fatal overdoses now account for 10 per cent… …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says 81 per cent of injured workers returned to work within 90 days in January, marking the first time the province has exceeded… …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has raised its performance targets for 2026 after exceeding most of its goals in 2025, according to the organization’s newly released operational plan.… …

Manitoba Safety and Health Week will run May 4-9, 2026, with events designed to raise awareness about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses across the province. The annual celebration is organized… …

WCB Nova Scotia has refreshed its code of conduct to reinforce expectations for respectful interactions with staff and align with the province’s workplace harassment regulations. The updated code applies to… …

Manitoba has received updated school safety plans from all school divisions in the province and committed more than $500,000 in new funding to help divisions conduct safety assessments and improve… …

Manitoba has opened a public consultation period for a legislative review of its Workers Compensation Act, with feedback accepted until March 31, 2026. The Workers Compensation Act Legislative Review Committee… …

Nova Scotia is spending $2.6 million on new firefighter training equipment to address training gaps and safety concerns across the province’s fire services. The Department of Emergency Management is purchasing… …