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 |
|
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 |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photo |
|
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 |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photos |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photo |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photo |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photos |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Event Photo |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photo |
|
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 ] |
|
Event Photo |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|