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“Frequent” Calls For Power: Newly Re-Elected BC Government Prioritizes Clean Energy Development In 2025
On 16 January 2025, the Government of British Columbia released mandate letters for Premier David Eby's new cabinet (Mandate Letters). The Mandate Letters direct cabinet ministers to focus on growing […]
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Great Expectations: Change-Of-Law Risk For Canada’s Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits
The introduction of new investment tax credits (ITCs) has been a core element of the Canadian federal government's climate change policy. These "clean economy" ITCs (summarized here) respond to America's Inflation […]
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Just Released: OHS Lessons For Employers From King v. R., 2025 NBCA 12
On January 23, 2025, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal released its decision in King v R. This tragic case highlights critical lessons for employers, emphasizing the importance of leadership accountability, […]
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Buying Dirt Part 3: Restrictions On Foreign Ownership & Acquisitions Of Farm Land In Saskatchewan
This article is part three of MLT Aikins's "Buying Dirt" series discussing restrictions on acquisitions of rural property across Western Canada by non-Canadian corporations, individuals, partnerships and other persons. This […]
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Is Fear of Catching an Infectious Illness Valid Grounds for a Work Refusal?
There’s been a disturbing spike in reported cases, outbreaks and suspected outbreaks of infectious illnesses across the country, such as H5 avian influenza, whooping cough, measles, and salmonella. Adding to […]
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The Glenn Commandments: The Art of Using Discipline to Enforce OHS Rules
My safety colleagues tell me that running an OHS program is a lot like being a parent. “We protect our workers the way we would our own children,” notes a […]
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This Date in Safety History: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
This month will mark the 114th anniversary of one of the most infamous workplace tragedies in history but also one of the most impactful in a positive way. The Triangle Shirtwaist […]
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Real Life Safety Heroes: Saint Valentine
The real-life historical personage after whom the day of love was named was a priest who lived in Rome in the third century A.D. This was the height of the […]
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Real Life Safety Heroes: St. Patrick
St. Patrick, the figure we celebrate on March 17th, is associated with many Irish symbols like the shamrock and the gift of gab. But, alas, he lived quite an unfortunate […]
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New Voluntary Standards Set Stage for Mandatory Climate Change Disclosure
On January 1, 2025, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) standards for climate-related disclosure by public corporations officially took effect. Although voluntary, Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards: CSDS 1, General Requirements […]
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