The Ontario government will introduce legislation imposing a lifetime driving ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death, alongside new roadside licence suspensions and enhanced penalties for serious traffic… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingWorkplace Safety
Ontario invests $32 million in mental health supports for first responders
Ontario will provide $32 million to expand specialized mental health services for first responders and public safety personnel across the province. The funding flows through the 2025-26 Mental Health Supports… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Hamilton railcar manufacturer fined $90,000 after worker critically injured
A Hamilton-based railcar manufacturing company has been fined $90,000 after a worker suffered a critical injury from unguarded machinery that created an unprotected pinch point. National Steel Car Limited pleaded… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Ontario psychiatric hospital fined $130,000 after patient attack injures three workers
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care has been fined $130,000 after three workers were injured during a violent patient incident at its high-security forensic mental health unit in Penetanguishene, Ont.… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
OFL says Ontario government easing up on workplace safety enforcement
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe number of workplace safety charges in Ontario has fallen by nearly half under the Progressive Conservative government, according to new data highlighted by the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL).… …
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The Ontario Divisional Court has upheld a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) decision allowing a former Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus operator to pursue workplace injury benefits nearly three… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
Mississauga, Ont., poultry processor fined $50,000 after worker injured by falling pallet
A Mississauga poultry processing facility has been fined $50,000 after a worker was injured when a pallet fell from an improperly secured racking system during routine material handling operations. AM… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WSIB returns $2 billion to Ontario businesses in fall rebate
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has returned $2 billion in surplus funds to eligible Ontario businesses, marking the second rebate distribution in 2025 and the third in the organization’s… …
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A Toronto contractor has been fined $80,000 after a worker died falling from a roof during a home renovation project where fall protection equipment was available but not used. KAS… …
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OHS FinesWorkplace Safety
LCBO fined $80,000 after worker critically injured during lift truck training in London, Ont.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has been fined $80,000 after a worker suffered a critical injury during a forklift training session at its London warehouse. The June 2022… …


