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

March

Mar. 15—BC*—Deadline for certain employers to pay 2021 workers comp assessment

Mar. 15—Québec —Deadline to pay 2021 workers comp assessment

Mar. 17—Québec—Deadline line to comply with new OHS rules for workplace first aid kits

Mar. 19—Alberta—Deadline to apply for Critical Worker Benefit

Mar. 31—Saskatchewan—Deadline to apply for Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy

Mar. 31—Alberta—Deadline to apply for Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant

Mar. 31—BC—Deadline to apply for Launch Online Grant

Mar. 31—BC*—Deadline for certain employers to pay 2021 workers comp assessment

Mar. 31—Nova Scotia—Deadline to pay 2021 workers comp assessment

Mar. 31—Ontario—Deadline for Schedule 1 employers to pay 2021 workers comp assessment

Mar. 31—Manitoba—Deadline to apply for Manitoba Efficient Trucking Program grants

Mar. 31—Saskatchewan—Deadline to apply for Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy

* Deadline to pay workers’ comp premiums in BC varies depending on final 4 digits of employer’s ID number

April

April 1—Alberta—Second round of Bill 47 workers comp changes take effect

April 1—Saskatchewan—New rules requiring workplace first aid kits to meet CSA 22110-17 take effect

April 11—BC—Deadline to comment on changes to OHS guidelines on respiratory protective equipment, machinery and equipment, and compressed air

April 15—Northwest Territories/Nunavut—Deadline to comment on changes to WSCC workers comp policies

April 16—BC—Deadline to comment on changes to WCB permanent partial disability benefits policies

April 19—Federal—Deadline to comment on new Accessible Canada Act regulations

April 30—Newfoundland—Extended expiry date of certified safety training originally due to expire on Feb. 15

May

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

June

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

September

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