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

November 2020

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

Nov. 17 – British Columbia – New WorkSafeBC guidelines list standards for half-face or full-face elastomeric air-purifying respirators take effect

Nov. 20 – Ontario – Comments end on MOL proposal to change Working at Heights training rules

Nov. 30 – NW Territories & Nunavut – Deadline to report payroll changes of 25% or more due to COVID to the WSCC

December 2020

Dec.1 – Alberta – End of monthly oil production limits

Dec. 1 – Alberta – Deadline to comment on proposed changes to WCB Policy 04-04, Part II, Application 5 permanent disability awards midpointing rules

Dec. 31 – Nova Scotia – Deadline to apply for government funding covering costs of health and safety improvements at farming sites

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

Jan. 1, 2021 – British Columbia –  Final round of Bill 23 workers comp changes take effect

Jan. 1, 2021 – Ontario – AODA website accessibility compliance deadline for employers with 50 or more employees

Jan. 12, 2021 – British Columbia –Deadline to comment to proposed WorkSafeBC Guidelines changes:

• Workplace monitoring methods for chemical exposure
• Acceptable occupational hygiene methods
• Notice of notice of project requirements for asbestos work
• Definition of “dive site”

February 2021

Feb.12, 2021 – Quebec – Deadline to apply to apply to CNESST for funding of workplace harassment prevention projects.

May 2021

May 21, 2021 – Manitoba – Deadline for counsel members to complete mandatory online harassment, sexual harassment and bullying training

June 2021

June 30, 2021 – Ontario – AODA compliance + accessibility reporting deadline for organizations with 20 to 49 employees

September 2021

Sept. 1, 2021 – Alberta – OHS and workers comp changes under Bill 47 take effect

Sept. 4, 2021 – Yukon – New OHS workplace violence and harassment regulations take effect