News Releases

Ministry of Labour announcements are grouped by calendar year and archives maintained for 2001, 2002 and 2003: January - October 23, October 24 - December 31, 2004 and 2005.

See our Court news for information about recent convictions for violations of Ministry of Labour legislation.

December
December 18, 2006	McGuinty Government Recognizes The Role Of Extended Families In Ontario: Job-Protected Family Medical Leave Now Includes Relatives And Close Friends
December 18, 2006	Ontario’s Family Medical Leave Recognizes The Expanding Definition Of Family [ Backgrounder ]
December 15, 2006	Dagmar Construction Inc. Fined $55,000 For Health And Safety Violation
December 13, 2006	Teck-Corona Operating Corporation Fined $60,000 For Health And Safety Violation
December 12, 2006	Ministerial Statement: End of Mandatory Retirement
December 11, 2006	Ontarians Now Have The Right To Choose When To Rretire: People Will No Longer Be Forced To Leave Their Jobs At 65
	Ending Mandatory Retirement: What It Means [ Backgrounder ]
	Facts And Figures: Mandatory Retirement [ Backgrounder ]
December 7, 2006	Laurel View Homes (Barrie) Inc. Fined $65,000 For Health And Safety Violation
November
Novembre 29, 2006	Holiday Season Has Three Public Holidays Under Employment Standards Act, 2000
Novembre 27, 2006	Ikea Holdings Canada Limited Fined $80,000 for Health and Safety Violations
Novembre 20, 2006	Estate Hardwood Floors Corp. Fined $90,000 for Health and Safety Violation
Novembre 14, 2006	A & P Canada Co. Fined $47,000 for Health and Safety Violation
November 14, 2006	Mandatory Retirement Ends Dec. 12, 2006: Ontarians Will Be Able To Choose When To Retire
Novembre 10, 2006	Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
November 2, 2006	Bannerman Contracting Limited Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
November 2, 2006	McGuinty Government Teams up with Colleges to Help Small Businesses: Specialists Lead Employment Standards Seminars
November 1, 2006	Solid Stone Inc. Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
November 1, 2006	Ministerial Statement: Take Our Kids to Work Day
October
October 31, 2006	Barzotti Woodworking Limited Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 31, 2006	Safety First! on Take Our Kids to Work Day: Workplaces Should Promote Safety To Visiting Students
October 30, 2006	Ministerial Statement: Expansion of Family Medical Leave
October 27, 2006	FKI Industries Canada Limited Fined $70,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 26, 2006	McGuinty Government Expands Family Medical Leave: More Ontarians Eligible for Job-Protected Leave
October 26, 2006	Eligibility Expanded for Ontario’s Family Medical Leave [Backgrounder]
October 25, 2006	Seeley's Bay Contractor Jailed 30 Days for Health and Safety Violation
October 25, 2006	Barber Hymac Hydro Inc. Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 24, 2006	Dynatec Corporation Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 24, 2006	D/C Contracting Ltd. Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 24, 2006	Hagersville Paving Company and Supervisor Fined for Health and Safety Violations
October 23, 2006	Priestly Demolition Inc. Fined $200,000 for Health and Safety Violation in Uptown Theatre Collapse
October 18, 2006	Fackoury's Building Supplies Ltd. and Worker For Health And Safety Violations
October 16, 2006	CCL Industries Inc. Fined $70,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 16, 2006	Crawford Metal Corporation Fined $70,000 For Health And Safety Violation
October 13, 2006	Independent Audit Confirms WSIB On The Right Track Progress Made In Fixing Financial And Administrative Issues
October 4, 2006	Forwell Materials Inc. Fined $75,000 for Health and Safety Violation
October 3, 2006	Style Construction Limited Fined $80,000 for Health and Safety Violation
September
September 25, 2006	Baffin Inc. Fined $60,000 for Health and Safety Violation
September 25, 2006	Schindler Elevator Corporation Fined $300,000 for Health and Safety Violation
September 20, 2006	Thanksgiving Day a Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act, 2000
September 20, 2006	Ontario to Co-Host Major International Conference of Health and Safety Inspectors: Professionals from 100 Countries to Study Ontario's Leading-Edge Methods
	Outstanding Results Produced by Ontario's Workplace Health and Safety Strategy [ Backgrounder ]
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September 19, 2006	Accurax Manufacturing Inc. Fined $62,500 for Health and Safety Violation
September 18, 2006	Ontario Improving Workplace Safety For Health Care Workers: Worker And Employer Representatives To Sit On Permanent Advisory Committee
September 18, 2006	Health Care Section 21 Committee [ Backgrounder ]
September 14, 2006	Appeal Court Convicts and Fines Modern Niagara Toronto Inc. for Health and Safety Violation
September 13, 2006	Helping Newcomers Understand Their Rights in the Workplace: McGuinty Government Launches Outreach Program to Help Newcomers Succeed in the Workplace
September 12, 2006	Elmira Poultry Inc. Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
September 12, 2006	Countdown to End of Mandatory Retirement in Ontario: Law Kicks in December 12; Ontarians to Choose When to Retire
September 8, 2006	Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada fined $75,000 for Health and Safety violation
August
August 29, 2006	Workers in Confined Spaces Now Better Protected: New Regulations a Major Advancement in Workplace Safety
	Working In Confined Spaces [ Backgrounder ]
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August 25, 2006	Placer Dome (CLA) Limited fined $350,000 for Health and Safety violation
August 24, 2006	Humberline Packaging Inc. Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
August 22, 2006	McGuinty Government Makes it Easier for Workers to Get Employment Standards Services: Working for a Better Ontario
August 22, 2006	Event Photo
August 21, 2006	Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada fined $50,000 for Health and Safety violation
August 18, 2006	Cooper-Standard Automotive Canada Limited Fined $60,000 for Health and Safety Violation
August 9, 2006	Labour Day a Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act, 2000
July
July 28, 2006	Ontario To Better Protect Workers Against Hazardous Substances: Tougher Exposure Limits Would Help Workers
July 28, 2006	Occupational Exposure Limit Review [ Backgrounder ]
July 28, 2006	McGuinty Government Takes Action To Reduce Young Worker Injuries: Teens and Youth Who Go Straight Into the Workforce Are Most Likely To Be Injured
July 28, 2006	Minister of Labour Appoints Vulnerable Youth Under 25 Action Group [ Backgrounder ]
July 20, 2006	Quality Machining & Metalworks Inc. and Company President Fined for Health and Safety Violations
July 17, 2006	Ontario Government Reminds Workers to Stay Cool and Avoid Heat Stress: Physical Work and Fluid Loss Can Be Dangerous During Hot Summer Season
July 6, 2006	Flex-N-Gate Canada Company Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violations

June
June 30, 2006	McGuinty Government Improving Farm Safety: Farm Workers Protected Starting Today
June 30, 2006	Improving Occupational Health and Safety on Farms [ Backgrounder ]
June 29, 2006	New Information Centre to Help Small Business Meet Regulatory Requirements: Pilot Project to Increase Understanding and Awareness
	Auto Body Repair Compliance Information Centre: Helping Small Business Through Outreach and Education [ Backgrounder ]
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June 28, 2006	Summo Steel Corporation Fined $70,000 for Health and Safety Violation
June 28, 2006	Danya Proforma Inc. and Flynn Canada Ltd. Fined for Health and Safety Violations
June 27, 2006	Fisher & Ludlow Fined $60,000 for Health and Safety Violation
June 26, 2006	Corpap Inc. Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
June 26, 2006	Lahti Construction and Design Inc. Fined $80,000 for Health and Safety Violation
June 23, 2006	North Shore Steel Products Limited and Supervisor Fined for Health and Safety Violations
June 22, 2006	Universal Handling Equipment Company Limited Fined $87,500 for Health and Safety Violation
June 12, 2006	Community Partnership Helps Hamilton’s Newcomers and Diverse Communities: Settlement and Integration Services Organization to Provide Multilingual Help
	Community Counsellors to Provide Employment Standards Information in Multiple Languages [ Backgrounder ]
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June 9, 2006	Improving Workplace Safety for Young Workers: Employment Standards Poster Promotes Fair and Safe Workplaces
June 7, 2006	Prokleen Washing Services (Oakville) Inc. fined $60,000 for health and safety violation
June 7, 2006	Canada Day a Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act, 2000
June 5, 2006	Ministerial Statement: Ontario Quebec Agreement Paves Way for Long-Term Prosperity, Peters Tells Legislature
June 2, 2006	McGuinty and Charest Commit to Cooperation: Signing of Protocol for Cooperation Builds a Stronger Ontario and Québec
	Ontario and Québec Premiers Sign Protocol for Cooperation [ Backgrounder ]
	Ontario Quebec Construction Labour Mobility Agreement [ Ministry of Labour Backgrounder ]
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June 1, 2006	Ministerial Statement: Minister Peters Marks Injured Workers' Day
May
May 31, 2006	Make Health and Safety a Summer Job Priority: Workplace Health and Safety is a Shared Responsibility
May 31, 2006	Vitafoam Products Canada Limited Fined $265,000 for Health and Safety Violation
May 31, 2006	Advanced Tent Rental Ltd. and supervisor fined for health and safety violations
May 31, 2006	Coulten Radiator Inc. and Company Director Fined for Employment Standards Violations
May 26, 2006	Timmins Restaurant Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violations
May 26, 2006	Capital Sports Properties Inc. Fined $70,000 for Health and Safety Violation
May 26, 2006	D.L. Construction & Roofing Ltd. Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
May 23, 2006	Lear Corporation Canada Ltd. Fined $125,000 for Health and Safety Violation
May 19, 2006	Government Enhancing Protection for Workers in Confined Spaces: New Regulations Mean Better Protection for Workers
May 19, 2006	Working in Confined Spaces [ Backgrounder ]
May 19, 2006	A Guide to Ontario’s Summer Holidays
May 16, 2006	Syri-Con Corporation and company director fined for health and safety violations
May 16, 2006	Moran Mining & Tunnelling Ltd. Conviction for Health and Safety Violation Upheld on Appeal
May 9, 2006	A. Potvin Construction Ltd. Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
May 8, 2006	Loeb Canada Inc. Fined $75,000 for Health and Safety Violation
May 5, 2006	PECO Inc. Fined $150,000 for Health and Safety Violations
May 3, 2006	Victoria Day a Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act, 2000
May 2, 2006	Norampac Inc. fined $140,000 for Health and Safety Violations
May 1, 2006	Workplace Safety Strategy Preventing Injuries and Saving Money: McGuinty Government on the Side of Working Families and Businesses
	Outstanding Results Produced by Ontario’s Workplace Health and Safety Strategy [ Backgrounder ]
	Ministerial Statement: The High Risk Initiative Results
April
April 28, 2006	McGuinty Government Marks Day of Mourning by Reaffirming Commitment to Reduce Workplace Injuries: Flags at Half-Mast at Ontario Government Buildings
April 27, 2006	Ontario Government Proposes New Chair for WSIB: Strong New Leader Would Bring Greater Accountability
April 27, 2006	McGuinty Government Urges Ontarians to Honour Fallen Workers: April 28--Day of Mourning
April 27, 2006	Ministerial Statement: Day of Mourning
April 19, 2006	O & E Farms Ltd. Fined $70,000 for Health and Safety Violation
April 18, 2006	GWL Realty Advisors Inc. Fined $300,000 for Health and Safety Violation
April 11, 2006	Premier Pallet Repair Ltd. and Director Fined for Health and Safety Violations
April 3, 2006	Best Way Stone Limited Fined $95,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March
March 31, 2006	Bellevue Fabricating Ltd. Fined $75,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March 30, 2006	Associated Packaging Enterprises Canada Inc. Fined $80,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March 28, 2006	McGuinty Government Consults on Measure to Combat Underground Economy in Construction: Paper Released On Extending Mandatory Workplace Safety And Insurance Coverage
	The Underground Economy in Construction [ Backgrounder ]
	Uncovering the Underground Economy and Promoting Health and Safety in the Construction Industry: A Consultation Paper on Mandatory Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) Coverage in the Construction Industry
March 27, 2006	Santa Maria Foods Corporation Fined $75,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March 22, 2006	Good Friday a Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act, 2000 [ Backgrounder ]
March 20, 2006	Kellogg Canada Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March 8, 2006	REVISED--Chrima Iron Work Limited Fined $125,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March 6, 2006	McGuinty Government Strengthening Protections for Ontario’s Workers and Businesses: Ticketing Uncertified Trades Workers Will Help Create a Safer, Fairer Construction Industry
March 6, 2006	The Underground Economy in Construction [ Backgrounder ]
March 3, 2006	Mohawk Hospital Services Incorporated Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
March 2, 2006	Columbia Forest Products Fined $80,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February
February 28, 2006	T.J. Ware Maintenance Inc. and director Fined for Health and Safety violations
February 28, 2006	Marathon Pulp Inc. Fined $65,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 28, 2006	Tony Marsman Construction Limited Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 28, 2006	Ministerial Statement: Repetetive Strain Injury Day
February 28, 2006	Pains and Strains
February 27, 2006	New Legislation Aims to Improve Public Protection and Safety: Greater Cooperation Key to Ensuring Businesses Comply With Laws in Ontario
	Business Regulation and Compliance in Ontario [ Backgrounder ]
	Ministerial Statement: The Introduction of the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2006
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February 23, 2006	Burlington Technologies Inc. Fined $125,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 16, 2006	Murray Bros. Lumber Company Limited Fined $150,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 16, 2006	Union Felt Products Inc. Fined $70,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 15, 2006	Integrated Packaging Films Inc. Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 13, 2006	Wabi Iron & Steel Corp. Fined $50,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 8, 2006	National Wrecking Company, Supervisor and Worker Fined for Health and Safety Violations
February 7, 2006	Mattel Canada Inc. Fined $65,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 3, 2006	Algoma Steel Inc. Fined $313,000 for Health and Safety Violation
February 2, 2006	Excell Stamping Inc. Fined $60,000 for Health and Safety Violation
January
January 31, 2006	Ontario's Minimum Wage Rises Tomorrow: Increase Helps Lowest Paid And Most Vulnerable Workers
January 26, 2006	McGuinty Government Tackles Ergonomic-Related Injuries in The Workplace: Pains and Strains Campaign Focuses on Education and Inspection
	Reducing Workplace Ergonomic-Related Injuries [ Backgrounder ]
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January 25, 2006	Dorel Industries Inc.Fined $90,000 for Health and Safety Violation
January 23, 2006	Two Toronto-Area Construction Companies and Two Supervisors Fined for Health and Safety Violations
January 23, 2006	C.L. Construction & General Contractors Limited Fined $100,000 for Health and Safety Violation
January 17, 2006	Community Partnership Helps Multilingual Workers: Initiative Means Better Protection for New Ontario Workers
	Community Counsellors to Provide Employment Standards Information in Multiple Languages [ Backgrounder ]
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January 16, 2006	Two Toronto-Area Construction Companies Fined $115,000 Each for Health and Safety Violations
January 11, 2006	Nova Steel Processing Fined $75,000 for Health and Safety Violation
January 11 2006	Ontario Government Raises Minimum Wage: Increase Helps Lowest Paid and Most Vulnerable Workers
January 11 2006	Ontario's Minimum Wage Increase [ Backgrounder ]
January 10, 2006	Clayson Steel (1988) Inc. Fined $115,000 for Health and Safety Violation
January 5, 2006	Girex Bancorp Inc. and Company Director Fined for Employment Standards Violations
January 5, 2006	Workplace Health and Safety is Good for Business: Provincewide Tour to Demonstrate That Safety Pays for Business

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