Legislation & Government Policy

Free N95 respirator masks are now available in several communities across British Columbia’s Interior Health region, as wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in the province. The masks are… …

As wildfire activity intensifies across British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is calling on employers to review their emergency evacuation plans and prepare for situations where workers may need to leave a worksite… …

Employers would have to identify and control psychological hazards in the workplace under a new part of British Columbia’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation now open for public feedback. WorkSafeBC’s… …

An overwhelming majority of Canadians support stronger enforcement of workplace health and safety rules, according to new national polling released as the federal government reviews the Canada Labour Code. The… …

Farm employers and workers across Prince Edward Island have a newly updated safety guide covering everything from grain bin entry procedures to power line clearances, following a February 2026 revision… …

Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is switching to a new financial system in early September, a move that will change when payments arrive but should not interrupt service to… …

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is phasing out the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund after an outside audit found the 81-year-old program delivers limited to no value for money… …

WorkSafeBC is urging employers to strengthen training and supervision for young and new workers after new research found many hesitate to speak up about unsafe conditions on the job. The… …

The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia is asking employers to share feedback on its online services, including the MyAccount platform, as part of a review running from July… …