Upcoming deadlines, regulatory changes, enforcement events and other developments you need to prepare for.  Although we update this information every month you can see your specific jurisdiction’s information here

September 2020

Sept. 1 – Federal – Restoration of 20-hour per week restriction for international students working in essential service.

Sept. 1  – Ontario- New deadline for 2020 workers comp premium payments

Sept. 1 – Ontario – Freeze on commercial tenant evictions expires

Sept. 2 – Ontario – Start of MOL inspection initiative targeting Safe Transition/Transfer of Care in health care.

Sept. 4 – British Columbia – Deadline to comment on proposed ergonomics rules changes for accustomed injuries

Sept. 20 – Alberta – Deadline to apply for first responder PTSD support grants

Sept. 30 – Nationwide – New deadline for workers comp premium payments.Sept. 30 – Ontario – New deadline for First Aid certifications expiring after March 1

Sept. 30 – Prince Edward Island – New deadline for First Aid certifications expiring after March 1

Sept. 30 – Ontario – New deadline for First Aid certifications expiring after March 1

Sept. 30 – Prince Edward Island – Deadline for workers comp premium payments

Sept. 30 – NW Territories & Nunavut – Deadline to comment on deadline to comment on WSCC Discussion Paper on new pension payments for injured workers

October 2020

Oct. 1 – Ontario – Start of MOL inspections initiatives targeting:

• Excavation + utility contacts in Construction
• Radiation training at veterinary sites

Oct. 1 – Ontario – End of public review of privacy laws

Oct. 1 – British Columbia – New expiry date of diving medical certificates previously due to expire on or before June 1

Oct. 1 – Newfoundland –  Ban on single-use plastic bags for retail takes effect

Oct. 1 – NW Territories & Nunavut – Deadline for Deferred Employer Assessment Payments to WSCC

Oct. 2 – British Columbia –Deadline to comment on changes to OHS Regs. on:

• Part 6: Restricted entry intervals for pesticide application
• Part 8: High visibility apparel standards
• Part 8: Safety headgear
• Part 16: Mobile equipment
• Part 18: Traffic Control
• Part 21: Blasting operations

Oct. 15 – Newfoundland – Deadline to comment on workers comp system changes

Oct. 16 – Newfoundland – New deadline to apply for 2020 Research Initiatives Program grants

Oct. 20 – British Columbia – Deadline to submit Q1 + Q2 workers comp premium payments + payroll reports

Oct. 27 – British Columbia – Revisions to WorkSafeBC OHS Guidelines on SCBA maintenance + inspection take effect

Oct. 31 – Newfoundland – New deadline for workers to renew certification training

November 2020

Nov. 2 – Ontario – Start of MOL all-sectors healthy workers in healthy workplaces – occupational disease inspections initiative

January 2021

Jan. 1, 2021 – Federal –  New OHS Regs. take effect:

• Workplace Violence + Harassment (Bill C-65) Click here to read more
• Confined Spaces

Jan. 1, 2021 – Federal – New Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS violations take effect

Jan. 1, 2021 – Alberta – New deadline to make 2020 workers comp premium payments

Jan. 1, 2021 – Newfoundland – New OHS regulations first aid harmonization changes take effect