Ontario

Ontario’s primary industries include manufacturing, finance, technology, and natural resources. Manufacturing spans various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals, contributing significantly to the provincial economy. Finance and technology thrive in urban centers like Toronto, with a booming financial district and a growing tech industry known as the “Silicon Valley of the North.” Natural resources like mining, forestry, and agriculture also play a role, particularly in regions outside major cities. Working conditions vary widely: manufacturing and tech offer diverse roles in urban settings, while natural resource industries often involve physically demanding work, especially in mining and forestry. Ontario’s economic diversity provides a wide range of job opportunities with varying skill sets and working environments.

Important Dates:
Mar. 31 – workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline (Schedule 1 employers)

OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

OHS laws require all companies to have an OHS policy, […]

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

The duty to post notices, information and other materials at […]

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Fall Protection Policy (Alberta Version)

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Fall Protection Training Requirements – Know the Laws of Your Province

In addition to basic fall protection training, Ontario, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia require [...]

OHS Fines Scorecard for December 2023

Ontario had the most major OHS fines but BC had the biggest one at +$710,000.

Video Surveillance Policy Template

BENEFITS Video surveillance in the workplace can be very useful. For example, it can help you [...]

OHS Workplace Postings Requirements Compliance Game Plan

Have you properly posted all of the health and safety information your province requires?

2023 Due Diligence Cases Scorecard

Not a single employer made out a successful OHS due diligence defence in 2023.

OHS Annual Reports You Must Submit to the Government – Know the Laws of Your Province

Employers must provide and ensure workers at risk of getting hit by moving vehicles and equipment [...]

New Canadian OHS Laws Scorecard 2023

A briefing on the most important new OHS laws adopted this year.

R v Greater Sudbury (City) – A Warning To Construction Project Owners

The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “Act”) stands as a cornerstone of [...]

High Visibility Apparel – Know the Laws of Your Province

Employers must provide and ensure workers at risk of getting hit by moving vehicles and equipment [...]

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